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Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr

Video 1. Coronary angiography demonstrated multiple severe and heavily calcified stenoses in the mid- and distal left anterior descending artery in previously implanted stents.

Video 2. Upon withdrawal, the burr became entrapped in the mid-left anterior descending artery within a stented segment.

Video 3. Advancement of a guide catheter extension over the burr into the mid-left anterior descending artery.  

Video 4. After multiple attempts and pulling the guidewire, the entrapped burr was removed.

Video 5. Angioplasty was performed with intravascular lithotripsy and noncompliant balloons.


Video Supplement to "Stentectomy by an Entrapped Rotational Atherectomy Burr" (Clinical Image).

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