Intra-aortic balloon pumping in cardiogenic shock.
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Publications and source records attributed to C O Brantigan.
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An arteriovenous fistula, created for hemodialysis access, may on occasion produce ischemia or even gangrene of the extremity distal to the fistula. This article describes a simple plethysmographic test which will accurately differentiate a steal syndrome from other causes of ischemia, pain, or necrosis and will allow the surgeon to remedy the problem in a specific way.
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This report describes successful palliation of the superior vena cava syndrome refractory to radiation therapy using a spiral vein graft. The availability of a successful vena cava bypass operation mandates reconsideration of the relative roles of surgery and radiation therapy in the management of this debilitating condition.
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