Abstract
Transaortic balloon catheter insertion for intra-aortic balloon assistance is a practical alternative to the standard transfemoral cannulation in patients with significant aortoiliac occlusive disease. We describe a technique whereby a transthoracic balloon is removed with the aid of video-assisted thoracoscopy.
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