Ruptured intra-aortic balloon pump. A case report.
The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is the gold standard for the mechanical assistance of failing heart. Balloon rupture is a potential complication that may result in a retained device. The operative removal by direct exposure of the femoral vessels has previously been described. We report the case of a retained IABP requiring laparotomy and direct aortic exposure for removal of the device.
Department of Surgery, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ, USA. lkirksey@sbhcs.com
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D000368:Aged; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D007423:Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male