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

Conclusion: 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. PMID: 32158735 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32158735?dopt=Abstract

Source: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research - March 13, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Surg Treat Res Source Type: research