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Using computed tomography to evaluate anatomic landmarks in taiwanese trauma patients for insertion of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta: A retrospective cohort study.

Chih-Ying ChienYueh-Lin LeeMei-Jy JengChia-Jen Liu
Published in: International journal of surgery (London, England) (2024)
For zone 1 occlusions, a range of 44-48 cm insertion length cross-referenced with the mid-sternal landmark is recommended. For zone 3 occlusions, using the umbilicus as a guide with the distance between the umbilicus, xiphoid process, and pubic ramus provided the highest accuracy.
Keyphrases
  • trauma patients
  • computed tomography
  • positron emission tomography
  • aortic valve
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • pulmonary artery
  • aortic dissection
  • magnetic resonance
  • contrast enhanced
  • coronary artery
  • dual energy