Journal of Current Surgery, ISSN 1927-1298 print, 1927-1301 online, Open Access
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Case Report

Volume 8, Number 1-2, June 2018, pages 13-17

Intra-Vascular Occlusion of the Aorta for Massive Pelvic Trauma: A New Application

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Pelvic X-ray showing fractures of the right superior and inferior rami, left superior ramus, and left acetabulum.
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Abdominal X-ray confirming catheter tip placement in the infrarenal aorta, zone III.
Figure 3.
Figure 3. CT abdomen/pelvis with cystogram showing contrast throughout pelvic area and extending into the right inguinal region.
Figure 4.
Figure 4. (a) Angiogram showing gelfoam embolization of the branches of right internal iliac artery. (b) Angiogram showing the right common iliac artery and right internal iliac artery with a subtle blush suggesting distal small vessel injury.