Transcatheter Embolization in Pelvic Trauma

This article outlines the clinical and radiological approach to patients with pelvic trauma. It reviews the clinical descriptions and classifications of pelvic trauma as well as the management of patients with stable and unstable fractures. A review of embolization techniques in these types of patients is provided.

KEYWORDS

Embolization - trauma - fractures

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