If worst comes to horrible – sealing an iatrogenic coronary perforation with a polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent in a patient with aspirin intolerance

Abstract

This report outlines the long-term outcome after successful sealing of a coronary perforation with a covered stent in a patient with aspirin allergy.

Keywords

Coronary perforation polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent aspirin intolerance trapidil

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