title: Death during percutaneous insertion of an intraaortic balloon pump.
abstract: Intraaortic balloon counterpulsation is currently the most widely used mechanical technique for temporary support of the circulation. We report a rare fatal case of perforation of the right common iliac artery during percutaneous insertion of an IABP.
authors: Section of Cardiology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
authors: L R
authors: LR
authors: Boglioli
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Taff
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000601:surgery; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male