Impact of Implantation Technique and Plaque Morphology on Strut Embedment and Scaffold Expansion of Polylactide Bioresorbable Scaffold – Insights From ABSORB Japan Trial –

Background:The optimal implantation technique for the bioresorbable scaffold (Absorb, Abbott Vascular) is still a matter of debate. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of implantation technique on strut embedment and scaffold expansion.