Angiology
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy of Drug-Eluting Balloons for Patients With In-Stent Restenosis: A Meta-Analysis of 8 Randomized Controlled Trials.
The optimal treatment for in-stent restenosis (ISR) of both bare-metal stent (BMS) and drug-eluting stent (DES) is currently unclear. The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the role of drug-eluting balloon (DEB) as an optional treatment for ISR. We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, BIOS, and Web of Science from 2005 to July 2014. ⋯ However, the differences were not significant between DEB treatment and DES treatment in all primary and secondary end points. The DEB was a better option to treat ISR when compared to POBA. However, it had similar effects as DES.