Carotid In-Stent Stenosis: Cutting Balloon Angioplasty: 2-Dimensional Operative Video

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Abstract

In-stent stenosis has a reported prevalence of 14% to 19% at 1-yr follow-up after carotid stenting and is associated with an increased risk of acute ischemic stroke.1,2 Risk factors include female sex, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. Cutting balloon angioplasty is a safe and effective treatment modality for the treatment of carotid in-stent stenosis, and alternative treatment options include observation with medical management and placement of another stent.3,4 The authors present the case of a 61-yr-old man with carotid in-stent restenosis and progressive worsening on serial imaging with ultrasound. The patient had a history of carotid stenting for symptomatic stenosis 6 mo prior and was maintained on aspirin and clopidogrel. In light of the progressive worsening, the in-stent stenosis was confirmed on computed tomography (CT) angiogram. The options were discussed with the patient and he consented for treatment with cutting balloon angioplasty. Final angiogram showed improvement of the luminal diameter with a residual stenosis of 15%. The patient tolerated the procedurewell and was discharged home on postoperative day 1. Follow-up ultrasound demonstrated moderate improvement in peak systolic velocities, and the plan is to continue observation with a clinical follow-up and repeat carotid Dopplers at 3 mo.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)E240-E241
JournalOperative Neurosurgery
Volume21
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Balloon angioplasty
  • Carotid
  • Cutting
  • Endovascular
  • Stenosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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