Superior Gluteal Artery Injury during Percutaneous Iliosacral Screw Fixation: A Case Report

Percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation is commonly practiced to treat unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries. The number of reported cases of iatrogenic complications is increasing. We present a case of superior gluteal artery injury during bilateral percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation in a pati...

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Published in:Hip & pelvis 2015, 27(1), , pp.57-62
Main Authors: Kang, Suk, Chung, Phil Hyun, Kim, Jong Pil, Kim, Young Sung, Lee, Ho Min, Eum, Gyeong Soo
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Language:English
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Summary:Percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation is commonly practiced to treat unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries. The number of reported cases of iatrogenic complications is increasing. We present a case of superior gluteal artery injury during bilateral percutaneous iliosacral screw fixation in a patient with sacral fracture of spino-pelvic dissociation. This complication was managed by arterial embolization. We discussed the cause, prevention and treatment of arterial injury along with a review of literature.
ISSN:2287-3260
2287-3279
DOI:10.5371/hp.2015.27.1.57