Controversies in the management of retroperitoneal hemorrhage associated with pelvic fractures

F. Baumgartner; G. H. White; R. A. White; F. Bongard; C. Smith; S. R. Klein

Controversies in the management of retroperitoneal hemorrhage associated with pelvic fractures

F. Baumgartner^*, G. H. White, R. A. White, F. Bongard, C. Smith, S. R. Klein

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Abstract

Pelvic fractures present major therapeutic challenge requiring systematic diagnostic and management strategies. This article describes a 50-year-old female with a massive pelvic fracture after being crushed under the wheels of a bus. All aspects of her management are presented in detail. The current indications and role of exploratory laparotomy, internal and external fixation, and diagnostic and therapeutic angiography are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	33-38
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of the National Medical Association
Volume	87
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - Jan 1995

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Controversies in the management of retroperitoneal hemorrhage associated with pelvic fractures

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