The entrapped balloon: report of a possibly serious complication

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1986 Jan;91(1):146-9.

Abstract

Entrapment of a balloon in the femoral artery at the site of insertion is described. A rupture in the balloon allowed the formation of a clot inside the balloon, which necessitated surgical removal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Femoral Artery*
  • Humans
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Thrombosis / etiology*