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.