Stenting in coarctation of the aorta- Shall all ... - summitMD.com
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Re-dilation<br />
Can <strong>the</strong>y be re-expanded expanded a great deal ? so should be<br />
avoided <strong>in</strong> grow<strong>in</strong>g children?? Intimal proliferation?<br />
• 7 pts with restenosis after covered stent<br />
• Native <strong>coarctation</strong>- 4 pts<br />
• Post-surgical surgical re<strong>coarctation</strong>- 3 pts<br />
• Mean age 14.2 +3.0 years<br />
• Procedure done at a mean <strong>of</strong> 20 (12-24) 24) months<br />
• Stent diameter <strong>in</strong>creased <strong>of</strong> 20-50% predilation value<br />
• At median follow up <strong>of</strong> 12 months stable with no<br />
immediate or late <strong>com</strong>plications<br />
Butera G, Gaio G, Carm<strong>in</strong>ati M. Cath and Cardiovasc Int 2008;72:273<br />
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