FIG 2. Double-wire technique.

A, Lateral left ICA angiogram shows >70% stenosis (arrow) of the supraclinoid portion.

B, Lateral magnified view shows that the balloon-mounted stent cannot cross the acute angle (arrow) of the cavernous ICA.

C, Navigation of the stent-delivery system into the target lesion (arrows) is successful.

D, Balloon-mounted coronary stent (arrows) is successfully deployed. No procedure-related complication occurred.

E and F, Anteroposterior (E) and lateral (F) left ICA arteriograms obtained immediately after stent placement show sufficient and smooth dilatation of the stenotic segment.