Balloon-guided, tapered, Polyflex stent guidance: An atraumatic technique for successful stent placement through tight, rigid airway stenoses

Abstract

In conclusion, this report shows the feasibility of TAVI for the treatment of structural deterioration of a stentless aortic bioprosthesis, suggesting that TAVI might be further considered for the treatment of this highly challenging subset of patients. However, the efficacy and safety of this strategy should be determined in prospective studies with a large number of patients and long-term follow-up.