In general, the fracture resistance of a stent is influenced by multiple factors, including
features of the stent, its delivery and deployment, the vessel into which it is implanted, and …

Objective: To describe incidence, characteristics, predictive factors, and sequelae of stent
fractures in congenital heart disease. Background: Stent fracture in congenital heart disease …

4 SATJIT ADLAKHA, MUJEEB SHEIKH, JASON WU, MARK W. BURKET, UTPAL PANDYA,
WILLIAM COLYER, EHAB ELTAHAWY, CHRISTOPHER J. COOPER, Stent Fracture in the …

Objectives: The present study aimed to analyze the incidence of SF and its correlation with
clinical events after DES implantation and the outcome of re-intervention for symptomatic in …

Stent fracture has been observed in noncoronary vessels, especially in the superficial
femoral and popliteal arteries and with bare metal stents in saphenous vein grafts of …

BackgroundOne of the most common uses of stents in patients with congenitally malformed
hearts is treatment of pulmonary arterial stenosis. Although there are reports of fractured …

A meta-analysis of published studies was conducted to evaluate the incidence, predictors,
and clinical outcomes of stent fractures. Eight studies with 108 stent fractures in 5,321 …

Balloon-expandable stents, implanted in infants and children with congenital heart disease
(CHD), often require redilation to match somatic growth. Small diameter stents may …

Inherent risks of stenting include restenosis and thrombosis. Recently, stent fractures have
been recognized as a complication that may result in thrombosis, perforation, restenosis …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to perform pathologic assessment on stent fracture.
Background: Clinically, stent fracture has been reported in 1% to 2% of patients after drug …