Death during percutaneous insertion of an intraaortic balloon pump |
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Authors: | Boglioli L R Taff M L |
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Affiliation: | Section of Cardiology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA. |
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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. |
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