Packing pelviano retroperitoneal en fracturas inestables de pelvis: reporte de un caso y descripción de la técnica / Retroperitoneal packing in unstable pelvic fractures: case report and description of the technique
Rev. chil. ortop. traumatol
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49(2): 79-83, 2008. ilus
Article
in Spanish
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| ID: lil-559490
ABSTRACT
Pelvic fractures in hemodynamically unstable patients are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. The optimal management strategy for hemorrhage control remains controversial. We present a clinical case that was successfully treated with retroperitoneal pelvic packing. The technique is described and discussed.
RESUMEN
Las fracturas de pelvis con inestabilidad hemodinámica se asocian a altas tasas de morbilidad y mortalidad. No existe consenso sobre la mejor manera de controlar hemorragia asociada. Se presenta un caso manejado exitosamente mediante la realización de un packing pelviano retroperitoneal. Se describe la técnica quirúrgica y se discuten sus alcances.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Pelvic Bones
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Fractures, Bone
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Hemorrhage
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. chil. ortop. traumatol
Journal subject:
Orthopedics
/
Traumatology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital del Trabajador de Santiago/CL
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