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Ann Thorac Surg 1978;26:263-265
© 1978 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Transverse Femoral Arteriotomy for Intraaortic Balloon Insertion

Department of Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine and the New England Medical Center Hospital, Boston, MA

Accepted for publication December 5, 1977.

^* Address reprint requests to Dr. Payne, Department of Surgery, New England Medical Center Hospital, 171 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111

A technique for intraaortic balloon placement employing a transverse femoral arteriotomy is described. After balloon removal, the arteriotomy can be closed primarily. Avoidance of retained graft material or use of a vein patch reduces the likelihood of vascular complications.

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