Randomized trial of conventional balloon angioplasty versus cutting balloon for in-stent restenosis. Acute and 24-hour angiographic and intravascular ultrasound changes and long-term follow-up.

Abstract

In in-stent restenosis, PTCA and CB share similar effects and mechanisms of lumen enlargement. In-stent tissue is mainly redistributed along a larger stent rather than being extruded out of the stent struts. At 24 hours, a significant lumen loss (instant restenosis) occurred more frequently in PTCA as compared to CB and may account for a higher target lesion revascularization in this group.