Preperitoneal packing versus angioembolization for the initial management of hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSION Because of bias, heterogeneity, and inadequate reporting of physiological data, a conclusive comparison between modalities is impossible. In addition, in more than a quarter of the cases treated with PPP, the patients did not achieve hemorrhage control until subsequent AE was performed. This systematic review highlights the need for standardized reporting in this high-risk group of trauma patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic review and meta-analysis, level III.
Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW/META-ANALYSIS Source Type: research