[Intraoperative introduction intra-aortic balloon catheter guided by transesophageal echocardiography]

It might be difficult during surgery to insert a balloon catheter into the target position of the descending aorta with the blind technique. In order to assist in the guidance and navigation process, we have used transesophageal echocardiography. This guidance system has proven to be both reliable and successful, while its required technique is simple.