The Reverse T-Stenting and Small Protrusion Technique: A Novel Technique for Coronary Bifurcation Lesions

Ioannis Tsiafoutis; Theodoros Zografos; Athanasios Antonakopoulos; Michael Koutouzis; Grigorios Tsigkas; Nikolaos Bourboulis; Apostolos Katsivas

The Reverse T-Stenting and Small Protrusion Technique: A Novel Technique for Coronary Bifurcation Lesions

J Invasive Cardiol. 2017 Dec;29(12):E195-E196.

Authors

Ioannis Tsiafoutis, Theodoros Zografos¹, Athanasios Antonakopoulos, Michael Koutouzis, Grigorios Tsigkas, Nikolaos Bourboulis, Apostolos Katsivas

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cardiology, Hellenic Red Cross Hospital, 1 Athanasaki Street, 11521, Athens, Greece. [email protected].

PMID: 29207368

Abstract

Bifurcation lesions may be encountered in approximately 15%-20% of percutaneous coronary interventions. A 2-stent approach is required in up to 30% of these procedures. We describe a novel technique based on a modification of TAP stenting, suitable for procedures where a 2-stent strategy is predetermined.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary* / adverse effects
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary* / instrumentation
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary* / methods
Coronary Angiography / methods*
Coronary Stenosis / diagnosis
Coronary Stenosis / surgery*
Drug-Eluting Stents* / adverse effects
Drug-Eluting Stents* / standards
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prosthesis Design
Reproducibility of Results
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Patency