The size of pelvic hematoma can be a predictive factor for angioembolization in hemodynamically unstable pelvic trauma.

Hak-Jae LeeHyo-Keun NoNak-Joon ChoiHyun-Woo SunJae-Suk LeeYoon-Joong JungSuk Kyung Hong

Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2020)

Patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic trauma have a high mortality rate. CT is useful for the initial identification of the need for embolization among these patients. The width of pelvic hematoma can predict possible embolization in patients with unstable pelvic trauma.

Keyphrases

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