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Superior mesenteric artery obstruction by intraaortic counterpulsation balloon simulating embolism: A case report

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The use of intraaortic counterpulsation balloons has been lifesaving in patients with cardiogenic shock, and indications for its use have expanded in recent years. Several complications of catheter placement and use have been reported. We report what we believe is the first instance of simulated embolization of the superior mesenteric artery by a balloon that was intermittently occluding the vessel's origin.

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  1. Department of Radiology and Surgery, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, USA

    Karen B. Karlson, Eric C. Martin MD, David Bregman & Elliott I. Fankuchen

  2. Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, USA

    Karen B. Karlson, Eric C. Martin MD, David Bregman & Elliott I. Fankuchen

  3. Department of Radiology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

    William J. Casarella

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Karlson, K.B., Martin, E.C., Bregman, D. et al. Superior mesenteric artery obstruction by intraaortic counterpulsation balloon simulating embolism: A case report. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 4, 236–238 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02552526

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