title: Paraplegia following intra-aortic balloon support. Report of a case.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, CA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Orr
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McKittrick
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: D'Agostino
authors.forename: G U
authors.initials: GU
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Popat
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Djergaian
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Love
mesh_terms: 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*