Abstract
With the development of pediatric IABP reference data on the internal diameters of the descending aorta are essential. Measurements were made by cineangiography. The data revealed linear correlations between the internal diameters of the descending aorta and body length. In five patients who were from 6 months to 5 years after surgery IABP was used. In all patient was there appreciable effect of IABP. Miniaturization of the equipment has permitted IABP to be used effectively in pediatric patients.
