Role of Intravascular Ultrasound in Managing a Rare Case of Delayed Stent Deformity

J Invasive Cardiol. 2020 Apr;32(4):E97. doi: 10.25270/jic/19.00241.

Abstract

Delayed stent deformity is a very rare complication. We attempted to dilate the lumen within the crushed stent, but were unsuccessful even after laser atherectomy. At this point, we opted to place a new stent within the deformed old stent. In this case, intravascular ultrasound was extremely useful in guiding its diagnosis and management.

Keywords: cardiac imaging; stent deformity; stent-in-stent implantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atherectomy
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Humans
  • Stents* / adverse effects
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional*