We conclude that direct stenting is at least as safe and efficacious as balloon dilatation followed by provisional stent implantation, but failed to reduce restenosis rate or improve outcome within 6 months. Larger prospective randomized trials are required to assess the potential of direct stenting to reduce restenosis rate and improve clinical outcome in subgroups of patients.
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