title: Percutaneous aortic balloon occlusion.
abstract: A new technique of percutaneous occlusion of the aorta is described herein. The catheter is inserted through the femoral artery and has a central lumen for placement over a safety guide, if needed. The method is applicable in instances of exsanguinating hemorrhage, such as ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans