Publication Name	World Journal of Cardiology
Manuscript ID	124678
DOI	10.4330/wjc.124678
Country	China

Category	Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Stent balloon fracture, endarterectomy, and lithotripsy balloon rupture following percutaneous coronary intervention: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Da Huang, Ri-Zhu Li, Hong-Ming Chen, Bin He, Wei Yan, Ke-La Li and Ming Long
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Corresponding Author	Ming Long, Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan 2 Road, 58#, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, China. longming@mail.sysu.edu.cn
Key Words	Coronary calcification; Coronary stent balloon shaft fracture; Coronary endarterectomy; Intravascular lithotripsy; Coronary artery bypass grafting; Case report
Core Tip	This case report describes a patient who sequentially experienced three rare complications—balloon shaft fracture requiring surgical endarterectomy, early native vessel occlusion after coronary artery bypass grafting, and intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) balloon rupture—with complete imaging documentation. The case highlights the importance of intravascular ultrasound -guided calcium modification before stenting and demonstrates that IVL balloon rupture can be managed safely with prompt retrieval and backup balloon dilatation.
Citation	Huang D, Li RZ, Chen HM, He B, Yan W, Li KL, Long M. Stent balloon fracture, endarterectomy, and lithotripsy balloon rupture following percutaneous coronary intervention: A case report. World J Cardiol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4330/wjc.124678
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Received	2026-06-23 06:46
Peer-Review Started	2026-06-23 06:46
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Return for Revision	2026-07-16 02:59
Revised	2026-07-23 14:56
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-07-29 12:00
Second Decision by Editor	2026-08-17 02:35
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-08-17 09:29
Articles in Press	2026-08-17 09:29
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