Vascular trauma secondary to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: Cardiopulmonary bypass and intraaortic balloon assist

Louis Kozloff*, Norman M. Rich, Walter H. Brott, George J. Collins, Paul T. McDonald, G. Patrick Clagett, John T. Collins

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Abstract

Significant arterial trauma can result from femoral arterial cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass or intraaortic balloon pumping. Threat of imminent loss of limb or suture line disruption requires prompt surgical intervention. Delayed appearance of claudication, characteristically at 1 to 2 weeks postoperatively, is highly suggestive of iatrogenic iliofemoral injury. Arterial reconstructive surgery was necessary in three of five such patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)302-305
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Surgery
Volume140
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1980

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