Comprehensive Analysis of Post-Pipeline Endothelialization and Remodeling.

Vessel healing involves both outward remodeling and neointimal overgrowth. Judicial oversizing could be useful in specific settings to counter the reduction in lumen diameter due to postimplant neointimal overgrowth; however, this overszing needs to be balanced against the decrease in metal coverage accompanying the use of oversized devices. Similar analysis for other devices is essential.