Trans-arterial embolisation (TAE) in haemorrhagic pelvic injury: review of management and mid-term outcome of a major trauma centre.
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SUBMITTER: Awwad A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6319536 | biostudies-literature | 2018
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Trans-arterial embolisation (TAE) in haemorrhagic pelvic injury: review of management and mid-term outcome of a major trauma centre.
Awwad Amir A Dhillon Permesh Singh PS Ramjas Greg G Habib Said B SB Al-Obaydi Waleed W
CVIR endovascular 20181124 1
<h4>Background</h4>Management of pelvic fracture associated haemorrhage is often complex with high morbidity and mortality rates. Different treatment options are used to control bleeding with an on-going discussion in the trauma community regarding the best management algorithm.<h4>Main body</h4>Recent studies have shown trans-arterial embolisation (TAE) to be a safe and effective technique to control pelvic fracture associated haemorrhage. Computed tomography (CT) evidence of active bleeding, h ...[more]
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