Vascular complications secondary to resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta placement at a Level 1 Trauma Center

Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is designed to manage severe hemorrhagic shock. Popularized in medical care during military conflicts, the concept has emerged as a lifesaving technique that is utilized around the United States. Literature on risks of REBOA placement, especially vascular injuries, are not well-reported. Our goal was to assess the incidence of vascular injury from REBOA placement and the risk factors associated with injury and death among these patients at our institution.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - March 15, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Amanda Tullos, Sanjay Wunnava, Daniela Medina, Claudie Sheahan, Amit Chawla, Bruce Torrance, Amadis Brooke, Melissa Donovan, Tapash Palit, Malachi Sheahan Source Type: research