A Morphometric Model for Endovascular Occlusion of The Retrohepatic Vena Cava in Pediatric Trauma

The resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) device has been adapted for inferior vena cava (IVC) use in both animal models and adult case reports. The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility for use of the REBOA device for pediatric IVC injuries and create a potential framework for implementation.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - April 23, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Louis Carrillo, Max Skibber, Akshita Kumar, Mitchell George, Shahroz Aziz, Matthew T. Harting, Charles S. Cox Tags: Shock/Sepsis/Trauma/Critical Care Source Type: research