Radiology · 1980 · 12 citations · 0 references
MedicineRadiologySurgeryCardiothoracic SurgeryInterventional RadiologyVascular SurgeryAneurysm RepairAortic Aneurysm RepairAortic ImagingAortic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryVascular ImagingAbdominal Surgical ApproachAortic Pseudoaneurysm ImagingAscending Aorta ImagingTemporary Balloon Occlusion
A method employing an 8-F Fogarty balloon catheter to provide temporary occlusion of a pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta prior to surgery is presented. The technique of occlusion and its benefits are discussed.