Clinical Study

Transaortic Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Catheter Insertion through a Separate Saphenous Vein Graft in Patients with Severe Aortoiliac Disease

Figure 1

IABP catheter insertion through a separate saphenous vein graft anastomosed to the ascending aorta. (a) Intraoperative picture. (b) Schematic drawing of transaortic IABP procedure. SAPHEN VEN = saphenous vein graft. (c) Appearance of balloon catheter after skin closure.
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