title: Simplified technique for open placement and removal of intraaortic balloon.
abstract: A rapid simplified technique for removal of a surgically placed intraaortic balloon is described.
authors.affiliation: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Hebeler
mesh_terms: D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques