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Albaro J Nieto-Calvache1, Alejandra Hidalgo-Cardona2, Maria C Lopez-Girón3
1Fundación Valle del Lili, Abnormally Invasive Placenta Clinic, Cali, Colombia.
Background:
The use of resuscitative endovascular balloon of the aorta (REBOA) is a useful strategy for bleeding control in placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) management. The incidence of complications associated with this procedure is variable. We report three cases of arterial thrombosis associated with REBOA, and we also analyze the factors that facilitated its occurrence.
Case Report:
Three women with PAS, presented common femoral and external iliac arterial thrombosis after REBOA use. Among the contributing factors probably associated with thrombosis, we identified the absence of ultrasound guidance for vascular access and the not using of heparin during aortic occlusion.
Conclusions:
REBOA use is not exempt from complications and must be performed by experienced groups applying strategies to reduce the risks of complications.
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