| Literature DB >> 19932219 |
Piero Trabattoni1, Stefano Zoli, Luca Dainese, Rita Spirito, Paolo Biglioli, Marco Agrifoglio.
Abstract
Iatrogenic acute type B dissection is a rare complication of intraaortic balloon pumping. Delayed visceral and spinal cord malperfusion can occur for distal progression of the dissection or relative hypotension. Cerebrospinal fluid drainage and percutaneous balloon fenestration provide a safe and effective method for managing ischemic complications.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19932219 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.09.083
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330