Isolated Iliac Vascular Injuries: Morbidity of Repair Versus Ligation of Iliac Vein Injury

The morbidity and mortality for iliac vascular injuries in the literature are likely to be overestimated because of associated injuries, and data for isolated iliac vascular injuries are limited. No large studies have reported the incidence of morbidity for repair vs ligation of isolated iliac vein injuries. Novel endovascular therapies have refocused attention on the algorithm for pelvic trauma, and balloon occlusion of the aorta may allow more expeditious repair of arterial injuries.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Abstract from the 2016 Western Vascular Society Annual Meeting Source Type: research