Paraplegia as a result of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation.
A case of paraplegia after a perioperative intra-aortic balloon support is presented. This rare and devastating complication is the twelfth reported in international literature.
Stavridis
G T
GT
St. Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
O'Riordan
J B
JB
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology*