Randomized non-inferiority TrIal comParing reverse T And Protrusion versus double-kissing and crush Stenting for the treatment of complex left main bifurcation lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The treatment of left main bifurcation stenoses remains challenging.

Aims

We compare the "Reverse T and Protrusion" (reverse-TAP) technique to Double-Kissing and crush (DK-crush).

Methods

The study was designed as non-inferiority trial, the primary endpoint was percentage stent expansion in the ostial side branch at optical coherence tomography.

Results

52 consecutive patients (13 females, 17 diabetics, Syntax score 25 [22-29]) with complex coronary bifurcation lesions of the left main were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to Reverse-TAP or DK-crush stenting. The intervention was performed according to protocol in all patients in both randomization groups. Side branch stent expansion was 75 [67-90]% in the DK-crush group and 86 [75-95]% in the reverse-TAP g

SUBMITTER: Olschewski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9242916 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature