There is no data that suggests stenting is better than atherectomy! In fact the data suggests there is a greater chance for stent fracturing in the periphery. Every study that discusses STENTING OUT OF INDICATION IN THE PERIPHERY indicts stent fractures. As far as CSI and the diamondback requiring postadjuntive stenting or ballooning its because if the artery has anything other than calcium you can bet the Diamondback will muck up the artery. Lancejack....your biased dribble in favor of stenting is getting old. The right atherectomy device will outperform any stent without the concern of stent fractures...END OF STORY and CASE CLOSED.