Late Stent Fractures after Endoluminal Treatment of Ostial Supraaortic Trunk Arterial Occlusive Lesions

Endoluminal stent placement in supraaortic trunk lesions is a viable early solution; however, mid- to long-term restenosis caused by bare metal fatigue and fractures, particularly in cases of calcified innominate artery lesions, are a worrisome finding.