title: Intra-aortic balloon-pump rupture and entrapment.
abstract: The authors report a case of intra-aortic balloon rupture and entrapment in a patient with extensive vascular disease. The balloon was subsequently removed percutaneously. A review of the diagnosis and management of this unusual complication is presented.
authors.forename: G K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Brodell
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Tuzcu
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Weiss
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Simpfendorfer
mesh_terms: D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged