Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Balloon Embolectomy

The use of balloon CATHETERS to remove emboli by retraction of the balloon that is inflated behind the EMBOLUS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The use of balloon CATHETERS to remove emboli by retraction of the balloon that is inflated behind the EMBOLUS.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Balloon Embolectomies
  • Embolectomies, Balloon
  • Embolectomy, Balloon
  • Fogarty Balloon Catheterization
  • Balloon Catheterization, Fogarty
  • Catheterization, Fogarty Balloon

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2013

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.148w.093
  2. E04w.100.814w.445w.500
  3. E05.157w.032

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Balloon Embolectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D063125. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D063125
  2. Balloon Embolectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73524300