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Semin intervent Radiol 2020; 37(01): 044-054
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3401839
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Interventional Radiology in Pelvic Trauma

Derek F. Franco
1   Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Steven M. Zangan
1   Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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04 March 2020 (online)

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Abstract

Traumatic pelvic injuries are associated with high injury severity scores and significant morbidity and mortality. As fractures and ligamentous disruption result in increased pelvic volume, retroperitoneal hemorrhage can spiral and progress to hemorrhagic shock. Due to the extensive collateral supply and limitations of surgery for pelvic hematomas, angiographic treatment is at the forefront of pelvic trauma management. This article will discuss typical injuries seen in pelvic trauma, treatment modalities available to the interventional radiologist, and common angiographic treatment strategies and techniques.

Keywords

pelvic trauma - embolization - angiography - hemorrhage - interventional radiology
 

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