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A fluoropolymer-based drug-eluting stent was implanted in an arteriovenous graft outflow venous stenosis. Two and a half years later, due to a local infection, the stent was removed surgically, and a pathological evaluation was conducted. The stent struts exhibited partial endothelial cell coverage, with the remaining surface predominantly covered by fibrin. Notably, there was no evidence of restenosis or aneurysmal change., Competing Interests: K.S. received honoraria from Medtronic Japan and Boston Scientific Japan. O.I. is a consultant who received honoraria from Medtronic Japan. S.T. received research grants from Abbot Vascular Japan, Boston Scientific Japan, and Medtronic, and received honoraria from Boston Scientific Japan. Y.H., T.T., and M.I. have no conflicts of interest., (© 2024 The Author(s).)