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Case Reports
. 1980 Feb;79(2):301-2.

Rupture of an intra-aortic balloon. A case report

R Rajani, W J Keon, P Bédard
  • PMID: 7351854
Case Reports

Rupture of an intra-aortic balloon. A case report

R Rajani et al. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1980 Feb.

Abstract

A case of rupture of an intra-aortic balloon is reported. The rupture, noted 34 hours after insertion of the balloon, was caused by perforation by an atheromatous plaque. The patient exhibited no adverse effects from the episode.

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