Open Repair of Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Aortocaval Fistula Using Retrograde Balloon Occlusion

Conclusions: Retrograde balloon occlusion of the inferior vena cava can be used to control hemorrhage during the open repair of an ACF, especially in the challenging setting of an inflammatory AAA.

http://ves.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/48/1/80?rss=1

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - December 17, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Madani, A., Leung, S., Obrand, D. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

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