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Lesley A Osborn,1 Megan L Brenner,2 Samuel J Prater,1 Laura J Moore3 1Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA; 2Department of Surgery, The University of California – Riverside, Moreno Valley, CA, USA; 3Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA Abstract: Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) has recently gained popularity as a minimally invasive alternative to open aortic cross-clamping in the management of patients with non-compressible hemorrhage arising below the diaphragm. The purpose of this review is to provide a description of the technical aspects of REBOA use along with an overview of the current animal and clinical data regarding its use. Keywords: REBOA, hemorrhagic shock, resuscitation |
