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Technical
IVT
kissing stents
Technique involving simultaneous deployment of two stents in adjacent coronary vessels or bifurcation branches.
Full Definition
Kissing stents refers to the interventional technique where two stents are positioned and deployed simultaneously in touching or overlapping configurations, typically at coronary bifurcations. This approach is used when both the main vessel and side branch require stenting, or when treating complex lesions involving vessel origins. The technique requires careful coordination of guidewire positioning and stent deployment to ensure optimal luminal dimensions while minimizing the risk of stent deformation or incomplete expansion.
Usage
Usage note: Use lowercase for the technique; may be capitalized when part of a formal procedure name.
In Context
- "The operator performed kissing stents to treat the complex left main bifurcation." — Procedure note
- "Post-procedure IVUS confirmed adequate expansion of both kissing stents." — Interventional report
Also known as
simultaneous stenting
parallel stenting
Contrasted with
sequential stenting
Don't confuse with
kissing balloon technique
crush stenting