Transcatheter Embolization in Pelvic Trauma

Scott R. Broadwell; Charles E. Ray

doi:10.1055/s-2004-831402

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, Table of Contents

Semin intervent Radiol 2004; 21(1): 23-35
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-831402

Transcatheter Embolization in Pelvic Trauma

Scott R. Broadwell¹ , Charles E. Ray¹ ^, ² Jr.

¹Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
²Department of Interventional Radiology, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado

Abstract

This article outlines the clinical and radiological approach to patients with pelvic trauma. It reviews the clinical descriptions and classifications of pelvic trauma as well as the management of patients with stable and unstable fractures. A review of embolization techniques in these types of patients is provided.

KEYWORDS

Embolization - trauma - fractures

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