Alok Mehta, Akash Mehta, Diana Velazquez-Pimentel, Samy Sadek, K. Althoefer
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Abstract
Background: Resuscitatile endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA), is a life saving intervention employed during heavy internal bleeding in the pelvis and abdomen. A balloon is inserted into the aorta to prevent distal blood flow.