TAP (T and Small Protrusion) and Culotte Stenting Techniques Versus a Reverse Crush in Case of Bailout of Provisional Stenting

Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease 2026 Open access

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Authors: Stefano Cangemi, Dario Buccheri, Vittorio Virga, Massimo Benedetto, Federico Giannino, Frank A. Stabile, Federico Inglese, Daniele Vinci, Giovanna Geraci
DOI: 10.3390/jcdd13010024
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Coronary bifurcation lesions are considered among the most challenging lesions to treat with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), particularly in cases of extensively diseased branches. In the event of failure of a provisional (one-stent) approach, many two-stent bifurcation techniques can be performed for the treatment of coronary bifurcation lesions. Two techniques (culotte and T/TAP) are suggested by the European Bifurcation Club, but a reverse crush is performed by some operators. This study aims to retrospectively compare these two different approaches (EBC-recommended techniques vs. reverse crush).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Coronary Artery Anomalies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
24–24
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN