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Saphen vein arteriogram showing 95% stenosis.
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Diagnostic catheterization (Figure 1) demonstrated 95% stenosis at the proximal of the SVG-RCA.
After balloon dilatation.
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Subsequent angiography revealed 20% stenosis at the lesion site (Figure 2).
Stent had dislodged from the balloon catheter.
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During the withdrawing process the stent had dislodged from the balloon catheter (Figure 3).
Small balloon, stent, and catheter complex.
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A small balon (1.25 x 10 mm Invatec Avion Plus) was advanced through the stent, inflated, and finally was withdrawn with the stent (Figure 4).