Endovascular Solutions for Iliac and Lower Extremity Junctional Injuries

Hemorrhage is the second leading cause of death in trauma and non-compressible torso hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death within this population. Vascular injuries to the pelvis and lower extremity junctional zone may be difficult to control with direct pressure and complex to approa...

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Published in:Journal of Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management 2017-09, Vol.1 (1), p.22-27
Main Authors: Faulconer, Edwin R, Russo, Rachel M, Davidson, Anders J, Simon, Meryl A, DeSoucy, Erik S, Loja, Melissa N, Williams, Timothy K, Sampson, James B, Galante, Joseph, Dubose, Joseph J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Endovascular
Groin
Iliac
Junctional Zone
Non-Compressible Torso Hemorrhage
REBOA
Trauma
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Summary:Hemorrhage is the second leading cause of death in trauma and non-compressible torso hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death within this population. Vascular injuries to the pelvis and lower extremity junctional zone may be difficult to control with direct pressure and complex to approach with open surgery. Endovascular interventions such as balloon occlusion, stenting, and embolization are potential alternatives or adjuncts to traditional open surgery in patients with blunt or penetrating vascular injuries to the pelvis. This review of the literature will outline contemporary endovascular management strategies for iliac and junctional zone injuries.
ISSN:2003-539X
2002-7567
2003-539X
DOI:10.26676/jevtm.v1i1.6