Paraplegia following intra-aortic balloon support. Report of a case.
A case is presented of paraplegia associated with the intra-aortic balloon pump used in a post-operative patient. The published experience with this complication is reviewed.
Orr
E
E
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, CA.
McKittrick
J
J
D'Agostino
R
R
Fisher
G U
GU
Wright
R
R
Popat
K
K
Djergaian
R
R
Love
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply*