Retained IABP catheter is an extremely rare but serious complication that can cause acute limb ischaemia requiring surgical intervention.
Alerts clinicians to monitor for rare IABP entrapment in acute limb ischemia; leaves open optimal prevention and management strategies.
Intra‐aortic balloon pump (IABP) catheter is used widely in the management of left heart failure. Its complications are well described; however, retained IABP catheter is an extremely rare but serious complication, which is seldom described. Fewer than 20 cases have been reported. Two cases of entrapment of IABP catheter which resulted in acute limb ischaemia requiring surgical intervention for its removal are reported. Its prevention and management are also discussed.
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