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We report a case in which a balloon detached in the carotid siphon for control of iatrogenic bleeding migrated to the oesophagus. We discuss the pathophysiology.
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Received: 22 September 1997 Accepted: 11 November 1997
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Phatouros, C., Cartmill, M., Ashpole, R. et al. Transmural migration of an intracavernous carotid detachable balloon used to control surgically induced haemorrhage. Neuroradiology 40, 338–340 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002340050596
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s002340050596