OSTIAL RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY STENT FRACTURE DURING PCI: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Stent fracture is an uncommon but potentially serious complication following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), particularly in heavily calcified and dynamic vessel segments. We report a case of stent fracture occurring at the ostium of the right coronary artery (RCA) during PCI, a challenging anatomical site due to vessel angulation and high mechanical stress. This report highlights the diagnostic clues, procedural strategies, and clinical implications associated with stent fracture, along with a brief review of the current literature.