Open AccessInterventional Radiology in Pelvic Trauma
Author(s) -
Derek F. Franco,
Steven Zangan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
seminars in interventional radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.35
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1098-8963
pISSN - 0739-9529
DOI - 10.1055/s-0039-3401839
Subject(s) - medicine , interventional radiology , pelvic fracture , radiology , hemorrhagic shock , surgery , pelvis , blunt , shock (circulatory)
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.