Simultaneous inflation of two drug-eluting balloons for the treatment of coronary bifurcation restenosis: a concept series

J Invasive Cardiol. 2011 Nov;23(11):474-6.

Abstract

Coronary bifurcation restenoses are especially challenging lesions to treat. In this report, four cases are described in which an innovative approach consisting of the simultaneous inflation of two drug-eluting balloons has been successfully applied to treat different kinds of bifurcation restenoses following both provisional and complex stenting strategies. These selected cases illustrate the concept and the advantages of a kissing drug-eluting balloon strategy for the treatment of virtually any kind of bifurcation restenosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina Pectoris / etiology
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / instrumentation*
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / methods*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Restenosis / complications
  • Coronary Restenosis / therapy*
  • Drug-Eluting Stents*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Infarction / etiology
  • Treatment Outcome