Impaction of intra-aortic balloon due to dislocation of central stylet

Impaction of intra-aortic balloon due to dislocation of central stylet

A case of intra-aortic balloon rupture and impaction necessitating thoracotomy and removal through the thoracic aorta is described. Impaction was due to central stylet dislocation, producing a fish-hook effect, and was easily diagnosed from plain abdominal radiographs. A possible mechanism for style...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 1980-08, Vol.80 (2), p.228-232
Hauptverfasser: Grotte, GJ, Butchart, EG
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Aged
Assisted Circulation - adverse effects
Assisted Circulation - instrumentation
Humans
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping - adverse effects
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping - instrumentation
Male
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Zusammenfassung:A case of intra-aortic balloon rupture and impaction necessitating thoracotomy and removal through the thoracic aorta is described. Impaction was due to central stylet dislocation, producing a fish-hook effect, and was easily diagnosed from plain abdominal radiographs. A possible mechanism for stylet dislocation is suggested.
ISSN:0022-5223
1097-685X
DOI:10.1016/s0022-5223(19)37795-5