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The Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Published on: February 5, 2021
Intra-aortic balloon pump entrapment and surgical removal: a case report
Niall Hardy1, Neasa Starr2, John Cosgrave2
1Department of Vascular Medicine and Surgery, St James's Hospital, James's Street, Dublin 8, Ireland.
Abstract:
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) use following myocardial infarction is now infrequent and reserved for cases of cardiogenic shock. As their use declines, so does our ability to promptly recognize and manage potential problems that may arise. A serious but rare complication of IABP insertion is balloon entrapment within the arterial tree. In this report, we share our experience of a case of balloon entrapment within the right common iliac artery and successful removal of the device via groin cut down under general anaesthesia.
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