Impaction of intra-aortic balloon due to dislocation of central stylet

Grötte, G.J.; Butchart, E.G.

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 80(2): 228-232

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5223
PMID: 7401675
Document Number: 160199
A case of intra-aortic balloon rupture and impaction necessitating thoracotomy and removal through the thoracic aorta is described. Impaction was due to central stylet dislocation, producing a fish-hook effect, and was easily diagnosed from plain abdominal radiographs. A possible mechanism for stylet dislocation is suggested.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments