All stents remained patent. The occurrence of significant restenosis is low (3%), and these restenoses can be redilated and/or restented. Repeat dilation of the Palmaz stent implanted in branch pulmonary artery stenosis can be performed with safety and efficacy (94% success rate) up to 3 years after stent implantation.
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