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Stahel PF, Ziran N. The pathophysiology of pelvic ring injuries: a review. Patient Saf Surg 2024; 18:16. [PMID: 38741186 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-024-00396-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Traumatic pelvic ring injuries continue to represent a major challenge due to the high rates of post-injury mortality of around 30-40% in the peer-reviewed literature. The main root cause of potentially preventable mortality relates to the delayed recognition of the extent of retroperitoneal hemorrhage and post-injury coagulopathy. The understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of pelvic trauma is predicated by classification systems for grading of injury mechanism and risk stratification for developing post-injury coagulopathy with subsequent uncontrolled exsanguinating hemorrhage. This review article elaborates on the current understanding of the pathophysiology of severe pelvic trauma with a focus on the underlying mechanisms of retroperitoneal bleeding and associated adverse outcomes.
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- Philip F Stahel
- Department of Surgery, East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine, 27834, Greenville, NC, USA.
- Rocky Vista University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, 80134, Parker, CO, USA.
- Mission Health, HCA Healthcare, North Carolina Division, 28803, Asheville, NC, USA.
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- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 85020, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- North Bay Medical Center, 94534, Fairfield, CA, USA
- Satori Orthopaedics, Inc, 85020, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Zheng YB, Zhao X, Zheng Q, Sang XG. Safe surgical corridor for iliosacral screw placement in unstable pelvic fractures: a computed-tomography-guided validation study of the "triangulation method". Patient Saf Surg 2023; 17:28. [PMID: 37968701 PMCID: PMC10647156 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-023-00380-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The percutaneous iliosacral screw technique represents a global standard fixation method for unstable fractures of the posterior pelvic ring. However, the inaccurate positioning of iliosacral screws is associated with a significant risk of severe intra-operative complications. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between the skin entry point of the transverse iliosacral screw of the first sacral vertebral body and the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter of the femur using computed-tomography-guided validation. METHODS Overall, 91 consecutive patients admitted to a tertiary referral center in China for posterior pelvic ring fixation via the "triangulation method" using computed-tomography-guided validation between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, were included in this retrospective observational cohort study. Modeling and simulated iliosacral screw placement were performed using the Mimics software. The distance between the three points of interest was measured, and their relationship in a rectangular coordinate system was determined. Patients were categorized according to gender, body mass index, and femoral rotation angle to investigate the factors affecting the positional relationship between the three points. RESULTS An equilateral triangular relationship was observed between the positioning points of the transverse iliosacral screw, anterior iliac spine, and greater trochanter. Additionally, 95% of the entry points were within a circle radius centered 12 mm at the apex of an equilateral triangle comprising the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter as the base. The entry point in the femoral external rotation was more dorsal than that in the internal femoral rotation. Furthermore, the entry point in females was more rostral than that in males, and the entry point in overweight patients was more dorsal than that in normal-weight patients. CONCLUSIONS The skin entry point of the percutaneous iliosacral screw can be located by drawing an equilateral triangle from the anterior superior iliac spine and the greater trochanter as the base to the dorsum end of the patient's head. In summary, this retrospective cohort study validated the safety and efficacy of the "triangulation methods" for percutaneous fixation of unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries.
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- Yu-Bo Zheng
- Department of Emergency Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107, West Wenhua Road, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, PR China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107, West Wenhua Road, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, PR China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107, West Wenhua Road, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, PR China
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- Department of Emergency Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, No. 107, West Wenhua Road, Jinan, 250012, Shandong, PR China.
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Klingebiel FKL, Hasegawa M, Parry J, Balogh ZJ, Sen RK, Kalbas Y, Teuben M, Halvachizadeh S, Pape HC, Pfeifer R. Standard practice in the treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries: an international survey. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2023; 47:2301-2318. [PMID: 37328569 PMCID: PMC10439026 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05859-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Unstable pelvic ring injury can result in a life-threatening situation and lead to long-term disability. Established classification systems, recently emerged resuscitative and treatment options as well as techniques, have facilitated expansion in how these injuries can be studied and managed. This study aims to access practice variation in the management of unstable pelvic injuries around the globe. METHODS A standardized questionnaire including 15 questions was developed by experts from the SICOT trauma committee (Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie) and then distributed among members. The survey was conducted online for one month in 2022 with 358 trauma surgeons, encompassing responses from 80 countries (experience > 5 years = 79%). Topics in the questionnaire included surgical and interventional treatment strategies, classification, staging/reconstruction procedures, and preoperative imaging. Answer options for treatment strategies were ranked on a 4-point rating scale with following options: (1) always (A), (2) often (O), (3) seldom (S), and (4) never (N). Stratification was performed according to geographic regions (continents). RESULTS The Young and Burgess (52%) and Tile/AO (47%) classification systems were commonly used. Preoperative three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) scans were utilized by 93% of respondents. Rescue screws (RS), C-clamps (CC), angioembolization (AE), and pelvic packing (PP) were observed to be rarely implemented in practice (A + O: RS = 24%, CC = 25%, AE = 21%, PP = 25%). External fixation was the most common method temporized fixation (A + O = 71%). Percutaneous screw fixation was the most common definitive fixation technique (A + O = 57%). In contrast, 3D navigation techniques were rarely utilized (A + O = 15%). Most standards in treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries are implemented equally across the globe. The greatest differences were observed in augmented techniques to bleeding control, such as angioembolization and REBOA, more commonly used in Europe (both), North America (both), and Oceania (only angioembolization). CONCLUSION The Young-Burgess and Tile/AO classifications are used approximately equally across the world. Initial non-invasive stabilization with binders and temporary external fixation are commonly utilized, while specific haemorrhage control techniques such as pelvic packing and angioembolization are rarely and REBOA almost never considered. The substantial regional differences' impact on outcomes needs to be further explored.
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- Felix Karl-Ludwig Klingebiel
- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai’i, Honolulu, HI USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Denver Health Medical Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO USA
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital, Hunter Medical Research Institute and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW Australia
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- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Surgical Research, Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Zurich University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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Balet L, Ageron FX, Pasquier M, Zingg T. Performance Assessment of Out-of-Hospital Use of Pelvic Circumferential Compression Devices for Severely Injured Patients in Switzerland: A Nationwide Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5509. [PMID: 37685575 PMCID: PMC10487807 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12175509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with severe pelvic fractures carry a greater risk of severe bleeding, and pelvic compression devices (PCCD) are used to stabilize the pelvis on the pre-hospital scene. The aim of this study was to describe the use of PCCD in the pre-hospital setting on a nationwide scale (Switzerland) and determine the sensitivity, specificity and rates of over- and under-triage of the current application practices. The secondary objective was to identify pre-hospital factors associated with unstable pelvic fractures. METHODS Retrospective cross-sectional study using anonymized patient data (1 January 2015-31 December 2020) from the Swiss Trauma Registry (STR). Based on AIS scores, patients were assigned a unique principal diagnosis among three categories (unstable pelvic fracture-stable pelvic fracture-other) and assessed for use or not of PCCD. Secondarily, patient characteristics, initial pre-hospital vital signs, means of pre-hospital transport and trauma mechanism were also extracted from the database. RESULTS 2790 patients were included for analysis. A PCCD was used in 387 (13.9%) patients. In the PCCD group, 176 (45.5%) had an unstable pelvic fracture, 52 (13.4%) a stable pelvic fracture and 159 (41.1%) an injury unrelated to the pelvic region. In the group who did not receive a PCCD, 214 (8.9%) had an unstable pelvic fracture, 182 (7.6%) a stable pelvic fracture and 2007 (83.5%) an injury unrelated to the pelvic region. The nationwide sensitivity of PCCD application was 45.1% (95% CI 40.1-50.2), the specificity 91.2% (95% CI 90-92.3), with both over- and under-triage rates of 55%. The prevalence of unstable fractures in our population was 14% (390/2790). We identified female sex, younger age, lower systolic blood pressure, higher shock index, pedestrian hit and fall ≥3 m as possible risk factors for an unstable pelvic fracture. CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate a nationwide both over- and under-triage rate of 55% for out-of-hospital PCCD application. Female gender, younger age, lower blood pressure, higher shock index, pedestrian hit and fall >3 m are possible risk factors for unstable pelvic fracture, but it remains unclear if those parameters are relevant clinically to perform pre-hospital triage.
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- Lionel Balet
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Chu Q, Jin X, Bing H, Zhang C, Bai J, Li F, Lou J, Sun L, Lin L, Li L, Wang H, Zhou Z, Lian H. RESUSCITATIVE RECTAL BALLOON COMPRESSION COMBINED WITH PELVIC BINDER EFFICIENTLY CONTROLLED FATAL VENOUS HEMORRHAGE IN A HEMODYNAMICALLY UNSTABLE PELVIC FRACTURE CANINE MODEL. Shock 2023; 59:912-921. [PMID: 37001912 PMCID: PMC10227942 DOI: 10.1097/shk.0000000000002116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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ABSTRACT Objective: This study evaluated the feasibility of a combination of pelvic binder and rectal balloon compression in managing fatal venous hemorrhage in a canine model of pelvic fracture. Methods: Rectums from humans (rectal cancer patients), swine, and canines were retrieved to determine their elasticity by measuring their stress and strain. Canines were selected as the animal model in this study because their rectum demonstrated more reversible strain than swine rectum. Doppler ultrasound was used to assess the effect of rectal balloon volume on the blood flow of pelvic iliac blood vessels in three canines. A rectal balloon of 250 mL was chosen to control pelvic venous bleeding as it could provide a peak effect in reducing the blood flow of bilateral internal iliac veins. Then, the open-book pelvic fracture with fatal bleeding of both internal iliac veins animal model was built. The animals were divided into four groups after the modeled surgery to undergo no treatment, pelvic binder, rectal balloon compression, or a combination of pelvic binder and rectal balloon compression. The treatment efficacy was evaluated based on their survival time, survival rate, blood loss, bleeding rate, infusion rate, blood pH, lactate concentration, the stability of hemodynamics, blood loss, and fluid infusion volume. Results: Our results showed that after the reproducible injuries in both internal iliac veins, the combination of pelvic binder and rectal balloon compression was associated with the best survival rate and survival time compared with the other treatment groups. In addition, the combination of pelvic binder and rectal balloon compression exhibited more stable hemodynamics than the pelvic binder or rectal balloon compression treatment alone. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the potential feasibility of using pelvic binder combined with rectal balloon compression to manage the fatal venous bleeding in pelvic fractures.
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- Qinjun Chu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Center for Advanced Medicine, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Trauma Research Center, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular Intervention, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Center for Advanced Medicine, College of Medicine, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Trauma Research Center, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Peripheral Vascular Intervention, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Trauma Research Center, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Survival benefit for pelvic trauma patients undergoing Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta: Results of the AAST Aortic Occlusion for Resuscitation in Trauma Acute Care Surgery (AORTA) Registry. Injury 2022; 53:2126-2132. [PMID: 35341594 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Aortic occlusion (AO) to facilitate the acute resuscitation of trauma and acute care surgery patients in shock remains a controversial topic. Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) is an increasingly deployed method of AO. We hypothesized that in patients with non-compressible hemorrhage below the aortic bifurcation, the use of REBOA instead of open AO may be associated with a survival benefit. METHODS From the AAST Aortic Occlusion for Resuscitation in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (AORTA) registry, we identified 1494 patients requiring AO from 45 Level I and 4 Level II trauma centers. Presentation, intervention, and outcome variables were analyzed to compare REBOA vs open AO in patients with non-compressible hemorrhage below the aortic bifurcation. RESULTS From December 2014 to January 2019, 217 patients with Zone 3 REBOA or Open AO who required pelvic packing, pelvic fixation or pelvic angio-embolization were identified. Of these, 109 AO patients had injuries isolated to below the aortic bifurcation (REBOA, 84; open AO, 25). Patients with intra-abdominal or thoracic sources of bleeding, above deployment Zone 3 were excluded. Overall mortality was lower in the REBOA group (35.% vs 80%, p <.001). Excluding patients who arrived with CPR in progress, the REBOA group had lower mortality (33.33% vs. 68.75%, p = 0.012). Of the survivors, systemic complications were not significantly different between groups. In the REBOA group, 16 patients had complications secondary to vascular access. Intensive care lengths of stay and ventilator days were both significantly shorter in REBOA patients who survived to discharge. CONCLUSIONS This study compared outcomes for patients with hemorrhage below the aortic bifurcation treated with REBOA to those treated with open AO. Survival was significantly higher in REBOA patients compared to open AO patients, while complications in survivors were not different. Given the higher survival in REBOA patients, we conclude that REBOA should be used for patients with hemorrhagic shock secondary to pelvic trauma instead of open AO. LEVEL III EVIDENCE Therapeutic.
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Comparison of Shock Index With the Assessment of Blood Consumption Score for Association With Massive Transfusion During Hemorrhage Control for Trauma. J Trauma Nurs 2021; 28:341-349. [PMID: 34766927 DOI: 10.1097/jtn.0000000000000613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hemorrhage is a leading cause of early mortality following trauma. A massive transfusion protocol (MTP) to guide resuscitation while bleeding is definitively controlled may improve outcomes. Prompts to initiate massive transfusion (MT) include shock index (SI) and the Assessment of Blood Consumption (ABC) score. OBJECTIVE To compare SI with the ABC score for association with transfusion requirement, need for emergency hemorrhage interventions, and early mortality. METHODS A retrospective cohort analysis of trauma MTP activations at our Level I trauma center was conducted from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2016. The study data were obtained from the Trauma Registry and the blood bank. An SI cutoff of 1.0 was chosen for comparison with the positive ABC score. RESULTS The study cohort included 146 patients. Shock index ≥ 1 had significant association with MT requirement (p = .002) whereas a positive ABC score did not (p = .65). More patients with SI ≥ 1 required bleeding control interventions (67% surgery, 47% interventional radiology) than patients having a positive ABC score (49% surgery, 29% interventional radiology). For geriatric patients who received MT, 65% had SI ≥ 1 but only 30% had a positive ABC score. Three-hour mortality following emergency department arrival was similar (60% SI ≥ 1, 62% positive ABC score). CONCLUSION Shock index ≥ 1 outperformed a positive ABC score for association with MT requirement. Shock index is a simple tool registered nurses can independently utilize to anticipate MT.
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Renzulli M, Ierardi AM, Brandi N, Battisti S, Giampalma E, Marasco G, Spinelli D, Principi T, Catena F, Khan M, Di Saverio S, Carrafiello G, Golfieri R. Proposal of standardization of every step of angiographic procedure in bleeding patients from pelvic trauma. Eur J Med Res 2021; 26:123. [PMID: 34649598 PMCID: PMC8518287 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-021-00594-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Trauma accounts for a third of the deaths in Western countries, exceeded only by cardiovascular disease and cancer. The high risk of massive bleeding, which depends not only on the type of fractures, but also on the severity of any associated parenchymal injuries, makes pelvic fractures one of the most life-threatening skeletal injuries, with a high mortality rate. Therefore, pelvic trauma represents an important condition to correctly and early recognize, manage, and treat. For this reason, a multidisciplinary approach involving trauma surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, emergency room physicians and interventional radiologists is needed to promptly manage the resuscitation of pelvic trauma patients and ensure the best outcomes, both in terms of time and costs. Over the years, the role of interventional radiology in the management of patient bleeding due to pelvic trauma has been increasing. However, the current guidelines on the management of these patients do not adequately reflect or address the varied nature of injuries faced by the interventional radiologist. In fact, in the therapeutic algorithm of these patients, after the word “ANGIO”, there are no reports on the different possibilities that an interventional radiologist has to face during the procedure. Furthermore, variations exist in the techniques and materials for performing angioembolization in bleeding patients with pelvic trauma. Due to these differences, the outcomes differ among different published series. This article has the aim to review the recent literature on optimal imaging assessment and management of pelvic trauma, defining the role of the interventional radiologist within the multidisciplinary team, suggesting the introduction of common and unequivocal terminology in every step of the angiographic procedure. Moreover, according to these suggestions, the present paper tries to expand the previously drafted algorithm exploring the role of the interventional radiologist in pelvic trauma, especially given the multidisciplinary setting.
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- Matteo Renzulli
- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Albertoni 15, Bologna, Italy. .,Radiology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialized Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Radiology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Albertoni 15, Bologna, Italy.,Radiology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialized Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Division of Internal Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italia
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Albertoni 15, Bologna, Italy.,Radiology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialized Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Intensive Care Unit and Anesthesia, Emergency Department, ASUR MARCHE AV5, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Digestive Diseases Department, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, Brighton, UK.,Royal College of Surgeons of England, DSTS Faculty, London, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Insubria, University Hospital of Varese, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Regione Lombardia, Italy
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- Radiology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Albertoni 15, Bologna, Italy.,Radiology Unit, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialized Medicine, Sant'Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Schmid FA, Held U, Eberli D, Pape HC, Halvachizadeh S. Erectile dysfunction and penile rehabilitation after pelvic fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e045117. [PMID: 34049910 PMCID: PMC8166614 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the rate of erectile dysfunction (ED) after pelvic ring fracture (PRF). DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS A systematic literature search of the Cochrane, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science Library databases was conducted in January 2020. Included were original studies performed on humans assessing ED after PRF according to the 5-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire and fracture classification following Young and Burgess, Tile or Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopedic Trauma Association. Furthermore, interventional cohort studies assessing the effect of penile rehabilitation therapy with phosphodiesterase-5-inhibitors (PDE-5-I) on IIEF-5 scores compared before and after treatment were included. Results were presented as forest plots of proportions of patients with ED after PRF or mean changes on IIEF-5 questionnaires before and after penile rehabilitation. Studies not included in the quantitative analysis were narratively summarised. Risk of bias assessment was conducted using the revised tool for the Quality Assessment on Diagnostic Accuracy Studies. RESULTS The systematic literature search retrieved 617 articles. Seven articles were included in the qualitative analysis and the meta-analysis. Pooled proportions revealed 37% of patients with ED after suffering any form of PRF (result on probability scale pr=0.37, 95% CI: 0.26 to 0.50). Patients after 3 months of penile rehabilitation therapy reported a higher IIEF-5 score than before (change score=6.5 points, 95% CI: 2.54 to 10.46, p value=0.0013). CONCLUSION Despite some heterogeneity and limited high-quality research, this study concludes that patients suffering from any type of PRF have an increased risk of developing ED. Oral intake of PDE-5-I for the purpose of penile rehabilitation therapy increases IIEF-5 scores and may relevantly influence quality-of-life in these patients. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020169699.
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- Florian A Schmid
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Lin SS, Zhou SG, He LS, Zhang ZX, Zhang XM. The effect of preperitoneal pelvic packing for hemodynamically unstable patients with pelvic fractures. Chin J Traumatol 2021; 24:100-103. [PMID: 33627295 PMCID: PMC8071710 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2021.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Hemodynamically unstable patients with pelvic fractures still represent a challenge to trauma surgeons and have a very high mortality. This study was designed to explore the effect of the interventions of direct preperitoneal pelvic packing for the hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures. METHODS This retrospective study enrolled 67 cases of severe pelvic fractures with unstable hemodynamics from October 2011 to December 2019. All patients presented in our emergency center and received preperitoneal pelvic packing were included in this study. The indication was persistent systolic blood pressure ≤90 mmHg during initial resuscitation and after transfusion of two units of red blood cells. Patients with hemodynamic stability who need no preperitoneal pelvic packing to control bleeding were excluded. Their demographic characteristics, clinical features, laboratory results, therapeutic interventions, adverse events, and prognostic outcomes were collected from digital information system of electronic medical records. Statistics were described as mean ± standard deviation or medium and analyzed using pair sample t-test or Mann-Whitney U-test. RESULTS The patients' average age was 41.6 years, ranging from 10 to 88 years. Among them, 45 cases were male (67.2%) and 22 cases were female (32.8%). Significant difference was found regarding the systolic blood pressure (mmHg) in the emergency department (78.4 ± 13.9) and after preperitoneal pelvic packing in the surgery intensive care unit (100.1 ± 17.6) (p < 0.05). Simultaneously, the arterial base deficit (mmol/L) were significantly lower in the surgery intensive care unit (median -6, interquartile range -8 to -2) than in the emergency department (median -10, interquartile range -14 to -8) (p < 0.05). After preperitoneal pelvic packing, 15 patients (22.4%) underwent pelvic angiography for persistent hypotension or suspected ongoing haemorrhage. The overall mortality rate was 29.5% (20 of 67). CONCLUSIONS Preperitoneal pelvic packing, as a useful surgical technique, is less invasive and can be very efficient in early intra-pelvic bleed control.
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- Shi-Shui Lin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital Jinshan Branch, Fuzhou, 350028, China; Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital Jinshan Branch, Fuzhou, 350028, China; Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, General Hospital of Jianning County, Jianning County, Sanming City, 354500, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Lianjiang, Lianjiang County, Fuzhou, 350500, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001, China
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Hanna K, Harris C, Trust MD, Bernard A, Brown C, Hamidi M, Joseph B. Multicenter Validation of the Revised Assessment of Bleeding and Transfusion (RABT) Score for Predicting Massive Transfusion. World J Surg 2021; 44:1807-1816. [PMID: 32006133 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05394-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Massive transfusion (MT) is a lifesaving treatment for hemorrhaging patients. Predicting the need for MT is crucial to improve survival. The aim of our study was to validate the Revised Assessment of Bleeding and Transfusion (RABT) score to predict MT in a multicenter cohort of trauma patients. METHODS We performed a (2015-2017) analysis of adult (age ≥ 18 year) trauma patients who had a high-level trauma team activation at three Level I trauma centers. The RABT was calculated using the 4-point score [blunt (0)/penetrating trauma (1), shock index ≥ 1 (1), pelvic fracture (1), and FAST positive (1)]. A RABT score of ≥ 2 was used to predict MT (≥ 10 units of packed red blood cells within 24 h). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) was calculated to assess the score's predictive power compared to the Assessment of Blood Consumption (ABC) score. RESULTS We analyzed 1018 patients: 216 (facility I), 363 (facility II), and 439 (facility III). The mean age was 41 ± 19 year, and the injury severity score (ISS) was 29 [22-36]. The overall MT rate was 19%. The overall AUROC of RABT ≥ 2 was 0.89. The sensitivity of the RABT ≥ 2 was 78%, and the specificity was 91%. The RABT score had a higher sensitivity (78% vs. 69%) and specificity (91% vs. 82%) than the ABC score. CONCLUSION The RABT score is a valid tool to predict MT in severely injured trauma patients. It is an objective score that aids clinicians in predicting the need for MT to mobilize blood products and minimize the waste of resources.
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- Kamil Hanna
- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Emergency Surgery, and Burns, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Room 5411, P.O. Box 245063, Tucson, AZ, 85724, USA
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- Divsion of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Critical Care, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, TX, USA
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- Section of Trauma and Acute Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, TX, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Emergency Surgery, and Burns, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Room 5411, P.O. Box 245063, Tucson, AZ, 85724, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Emergency Surgery, and Burns, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Room 5411, P.O. Box 245063, Tucson, AZ, 85724, USA.
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Mejia D, Parra MW, Ordoñez CA, Padilla N, Caicedo Y, Pereira Warr S, Jurado-Muñoz PA, Torres M, Martínez A, Serna JJ, Rodríguez-Holguín F, Salcedo A, García A, Millán M, Pino LF, González Hadad A, Herrera MA, Moore EE. Hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture: A damage control surgical algorithm that fits your reality. COLOMBIA MEDICA (CALI, COLOMBIA) 2020; 51:e4214510. [PMID: 33795905 PMCID: PMC7968423 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v51i4.4510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pelvic fractures occur in up to 25% of all severely injured trauma patients and its mortality is markedly high despite advances in resuscitation and modernization of surgical techniques due to its inherent blood loss and associated extra-pelvic injuries. Pelvic ring volume increases significantly from fractures and/or ligament disruptions which precludes its inherent ability to self-tamponade resulting in accumulation of hemorrhage in the retroperitoneal space which inevitably leads to hemodynamic instability and the lethal diamond. Pelvic hemorrhage is mainly venous (80%) from the pre-sacral/pre-peritoneal plexus and the remaining 20% is of arterial origin (branches of the internal iliac artery). This reality can be altered via a sequential management approach that is tailored to the specific reality of the treating facility which involves a collaborative effort between orthopedic, trauma and intensive care surgeons. We propose two different management algorithms that specifically address the availability of qualified staff and existing infrastructure: one for the fully equipped trauma center and another for the very common limited resource center.
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- David Mejia
- Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe, Department of Surgery, Medellin, Colombia.,Universidad de Antioquia, Department of Surgery, Medellin, Colombia
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- Broward General Level I Trauma Center, Department of Trauma Critical Care, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Cali, Colombia.,Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas (CIC), Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas (CIC), Cali, Colombia
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- Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Grupo de Soporte Nutricional y Pared Abdominal, Medellin, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Cali, Colombia.,Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia.,Hospital Universitario del Valle, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Cali, Colombia.,Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia.,Hospital Universitario del Valle, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Cali, Colombia.,Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia.,Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery, Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Cali, Colombia.,Hospital Universitario del Valle, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Cali, Colombia.,Hospital Universitario del Valle, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Centro Médico Imbanaco, Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery. Cali, Colombia.,Hospital Universitario del Valle, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia
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- University of Colorado, Denver Health Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Denver, CO USA
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Lustenberger T, Störmann P, Eichler K, Nau C, Janko M, Marzi I. Secondary Angio-Embolization After Emergent Pelvic Stabilization and Pelvic Packing Is a Safe Option for Patients With Persistent Hemorrhage From Unstable Pelvic Ring Injuries. Front Surg 2020; 7:601140. [PMID: 33392246 PMCID: PMC7773821 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.601140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Introduction: In patients with severe pelvic ring injuries, exsanguination still is the leading cause of death in the early post-injury phase. While mechanical pelvic ring stabilization and pre-peritoneal pelvic packing are mainly addressing venous bleeding, angio-embolization aims to control arterial bleeding. The goal of the present study was to evaluate the rate of postoperative angio-embolization after mechanical pelvic ring injury stabilization and pre-peritoneal pelvic packing. Bleeding sources detected in the angiography and the patient's outcome were investigated. Patients and Methods: Retrospective observational cohort study at a single academic level I trauma center, reviewing all patients with pelvic ring injuries admitted from 01/2010 to 12/2019. Patients with emergent mechanical pelvic ring stabilization (supraacetabular external fixator and/or pelvic C-clamp) and direct pre-peritoneal pelvic packing were further analyzed. Patients that underwent postoperative angio-embolization were compared with those that did not. All postoperative angio-embolizations were evaluated with regards to bleeding sources and type of embolization. Results: During the study period, a total of 39 patients required immediate mechanical pelvic stabilization and direct pre-peritoneal pelvic packing. Of these, 12 patients (30.8%) underwent a postoperative angio-embolization. The following vessels were identified as bleeding sources: superior gluteal artery (n = 6), obturator artery (n = 2), internal pudendal artery (n = 2), unnamed branches of the internal iliac artery (n = 3). A selective embolization was successful in 11 patients; in 1 patient, an unilateral complete occlusion of the internal iliac artery was performed to control the bleeding. Mean time from hospital admission to the surgical procedure was 52.8 ± 14.7 min and the mean time from admission to angio-embolization was 189.1 ± 55.5 min. The in-hospital mortality rate of patients with angio-embolization was 25.0% (n = 3). Of these, 2 patients died due to multiple organ failure and 1 patient due to severe head injury. Conclusion: Secondary angio-embolization after external pelvic fixation and pre-peritoneal pelvic packing was effective in controlling ongoing bleeding. The most frequently detected bleeding vessel was the superior gluteal artery, which is difficult to surgically address, further highlighting the importance of angio-embolization in the management algorithm.
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- Thomas Lustenberger
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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Armbruster M, Wirth S, Schmidt VF, Seidensticker M. Interventionelle Radiologie in der Notfallmedizin. Notf Rett Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10049-020-00816-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Marmor M, El Naga AN, Barker J, Matz J, Stergiadou S, Miclau T. Management of Pelvic Ring Injury Patients With Hemodynamic Instability. Front Surg 2020; 7:588845. [PMID: 33282907 PMCID: PMC7688898 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.588845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Pelvic ring injuries (PRI) are among the most difficult injuries to deal with in orthopedic trauma. When these injuries are accompanied by hemodynamic instability their management becomes significantly more complex. A methodical assessment and expeditious triage are required for these patients followed by adequate resuscitation. A major triage decision is whether these patients should undergo arterial embolization in the angiography suit or prompt packing and pelvic stabilization in the operating room. Patient characteristics, fracture type and injury characteristics are taken into consideration in the decision-making process. In this review we discuss the acute evaluation, triage and management of PRIs associated with hemodynamic instability. An evidence based and protocol driven approach is necessary in order to achieve optimal outcomes in these patients.
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- Meir Marmor
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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Dreizin D, Liang Y, Dent J, Akhter N, Mascarenhas D, Scalea TM. Diagnostic value of CT contrast extravasation for major arterial injury after pelvic fracture: A meta-analysis. Am J Emerg Med 2020; 38:2335-2342. [PMID: 31864864 PMCID: PMC7253336 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2019.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE We conducted a meta-analysis to determine diagnostic performance of CT intravenous contrast extravasation (CE) as a sign of angiographic bleeding and need for angioembolization after pelvic fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic literature search combining the concepts of contrast extravasation, pelvic trauma, and CT yielded 206 potentially eligible studies. 23 studies provided accuracy data or sufficient descriptive data to allow 2x2 contingency table construction and provided 3855 patients for meta-analysis. Methodologic quality was assessed using the QUADAS-2 tool. Sensitivity and specificity were synthesized using bivariate mixed-effects logistic regression. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2-statistic. Sources of heterogeneity explored included generation of scanner (64 row CT versus lower detector row) and use of multiphasic versus single phase scanning protocols. RESULTS Overall sensitivity and specificity were 80% (95% CI: 66-90%, I2 = 92.65%) and 93% (CI: 90-96, I2 = 89.34%), respectively. Subgroup analysis showed pooled sensitivity and specificity of 94% and 89% for 64- row CT compared to 69% and 95% with older generation scanners. CE had pooled sensitivity and specificity of 95% and 92% with the use of multiphasic protocols, compared to 74% and 94% with single-phase protocols. CONCLUSION The pooled sensitivity and specificity of 64-row CT was 94 and 89%. 64 row CT improves sensitivity of CE, which was 69% using lower detector row scanners. High specificity (92%) can be maintained by incorporating multiphasic scan protocols.
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- David Dreizin
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, United States.
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, United States
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- Francis X Kelly Distinguished Professor in Trauma Surgery, Physician in Chief, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, United States.
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BACKGROUND Sacral fractures can be of traumatic origin and can also occur as insufficiency fractures. While the therapeutic target of mechanically stable insufficiency fractures is mainly pain relief, mechanically unstable insufficiency fractures and traumatic sacral fractures following high-energy trauma require biomechanical stabilization. Various surgical strategies are available for this, whereby minimally invasive techniques are now preferred whenever possible. OBJECTIVE This article presents the clinical challenges and options for minimally invasive treatment of sacral fractures. MATERIAL AND METHODS Selected important study data are discussed and our own treatment approach is presented. RESULTS The most important minimally invasive techniques for operative treatment of sacral fractures are presented: sacroiliac screw osteosynthesis, lumbopelvic stabilization and sacroplasty. The selection of the surgical technique should be made on an individual basis. While sacroiliac screw osteosynthesis is the international gold standard, diverse authors have also published minimally invasive techniques for lumbopelvic stabilization. The latter enables a higher mechanical stability. In contrast, sacroplasty should only be used as an alternative treatment in insufficiency fractures. Comparative studies of the described techniques are still missing. CONCLUSION All surgical options have their indications. Nevertheless, the biomechanical stability which can be achieved differs widely. Therefore, an exact analysis should be carried out of what is necessary with respect to reduction and retention and what should be achieved when treating sacral fractures.
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- S Decker
- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland
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CLINICAL ISSUE Both the progress of surgical techniques and the demographic development with increasing numbers of multimorbid patients demand and also encourage radiology in the setting of trauma and acute emergencies. In addition to a fast and precise diagnostics, this also includes image-guided, minimally invasive therapy to control and treat several acute pathologies. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL PROCEDURES Computed tomography (CT) is not only important for the diagnosis of abscesses, active bleeding or other acute pathologies, but also allows minimally invasive therapy. While digital subtraction angiography (DSA) guides catheter-based procedures, e.g., to control bleedings or to place percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrain (PTCD), fluoroscopy allows the 3D-visualization to drain abdominal and thoracic abscesses. METHODOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND EVALUATION Radiology has established itself in the treatment of acute emergencies or acute complications through gentle and usually fast minimally invasive procedures. Presumably, MRI interventions will become increasingly important in the near future and, thus, complement the portfolio. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS Every clinical radiologist who works on night shifts should be able to safely carry out some basic interventional techniques in order to stabilize the patient and at least ensure medically safe bridging to the next routine workday. Due to the diversity of materials and the rarity and difficulty of some procedures, the full portfolio requires years of expertise and will therefore remain restricted to specialized interventional radiologists.
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- Marco Armbruster
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Radiologie, Klinikum der Universität München, Campus Großhadern, Marchionistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland.
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Radiologie, Klinikum der Universität München, Campus Großhadern, Marchionistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland.,Zentrum für bildgebende Verfahren und interventionelle Therapie, Donau-Isar-Klinikum, Deggendorf, Deutschland.,Institut für Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Schwarzwald-Baar-Klinikum, Villingen Schwenningen, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Radiologie, Klinikum der Universität München, Campus Großhadern, Marchionistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland
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Watkins RJ, Hsu JM. The Road to Survival for Haemodynamically Unstable Patients With Open Pelvic Fractures. Front Surg 2020; 7:58. [PMID: 32984402 PMCID: PMC7493634 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.00058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Management of haemodynamically unstable pelvic ring injuries has been simplified into treatment algorithms to streamline care and emergent decision making in order to improve patient outcomes whilst decreasing mortality and morbidity. Pelvic ring injuries are most commonly a result of high-velocity and energy forces that exert trauma to the pelvic bones causing not only damage to the bone but the surrounding soft-tissue, organs, and other structures and are usually accompanied by injuries to other parts of the body resulting in a polytraumatised patient. Open pelvic fractures are a rare subset of pelvic ring fractures that are on the more severe end of the pelvic fracture continuum and usually produce uncontrolled haemorrhage from fractured bone, retroperitoneal haematomas, intraabdominal bleeding from bowel injury, soft tissue injuries to the anus, perineum, and genitals, fractures of the pelvic bones, causing bleeding from cancellous bone, venous, and arterial injuries combined with bleeding from concomitant injuries. This is a very complex and challenging clinical situation and timely and appropriate decisions and action are paramount for a positive outcome. Consequently, open pelvic fractures have an extremely high rate of mortality and morbidity and outcomes remain poor, despite evidence-based improvements in treatment, knowledge, and identification of haemorrhage; in the pre-hospital, critical care, and operative settings. In the future utilisation of haemostatic drugs, dressings, devices, and procedures may aid in the time to haemorrhage control.
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- Trauma Service, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia.,Discipline of Surgery, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Worth looking! venous thromboembolism in patients who undergo preperitoneal pelvic packing warrants screening duplex. Am J Surg 2020; 220:1395-1399. [PMID: 32958159 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.08.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with major pelvic fractures who undergo preperitoneal pelvic packing (PPP) has not been investigated. We hypothesized that patients who undergo PPP are at high risk for VTE, thus early prophylactic anticoagulation and screening duplex are warranted. STUDY DESIGN All patients requiring PPP from 2015 to 2019 were reviewed. Management and outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS During the study period, 79 patients underwent PPP. Excluding the early deaths, 17 patients had deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and 6 had pulmonary emboli (PE); 4 patients had both DVT/PE. Overall mortality was 15%. Thirty-two patients underwent screening duplex within 72 h of admission and 10 were positive for DVT. CONCLUSION Patients with complex pelvic trauma undergoing PPP have a 23% incidence of DVT and an additional 8% incidence of PE. 31% of screening ultrasounds are positive. The overall mortality was 15%. With a high incidence of VTE in this patient population, we recommend screening duplex ultrasounds.
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Dreizin D, Zhou Y, Chen T, Li G, Yuille AL, McLenithan A, Morrison JJ. Deep learning-based quantitative visualization and measurement of extraperitoneal hematoma volumes in patients with pelvic fractures: Potential role in personalized forecasting and decision support. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2020; 88:425-433. [PMID: 32107356 PMCID: PMC7830753 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Admission computed tomography (CT) is a widely used diagnostic tool for patients with pelvic fractures. In this pilot study, we hypothesized that pelvic hematoma volumes derived using a rapid automated deep learning-based quantitative visualization and measurement algorithm predict interventions and outcomes including (a) need for angioembolization (AE), pelvic packing (PP), or massive transfusion (MT), and (b) in-hospital mortality. METHODS We performed a single-institution retrospective analysis of 253 patients with bleeding pelvic fractures who underwent admission abdominopelvic trauma CT between 2008 and 2017. Included patients had hematoma volumes of 30 mL or greater, were 18 years and older, and underwent contrast-enhanced CT before surgical or angiographic intervention. Automated pelvic hematoma volume measurements were previously derived using a deep-learning quantitative visualization and measurement algorithm through cross-validation. A composite dependent variable of need for MT, AE, or PP was used as the primary endpoint. The added utility of hematoma volume was assessed by comparing the performance of multivariable models with and without hematoma volume as a predictor. Areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUCs) and sensitivities, specificities, and predictive values were determined at clinically relevant thresholds. Adjusted odds ratios of automated pelvic hematoma volumes at 200 mL increments were derived. RESULTS Median age was 47 years (interquartile range, 29-61), and 70% of patients were male. Median Injury Severity Score was 22 (14-36). Ninety-four percent of patients had injuries in other body regions, and 73% had polytrauma (Injury Severity Score, ≥16). Thirty-three percent had Tile/Orthopedic Trauma Association type B, and 24% had type C pelvic fractures. A total of 109 patients underwent AE, 22 underwent PP, and 53 received MT. A total of 123 patients received all 3 interventions. Sixteen patients died during hospitalization from causes other than untreatable (abbreviated injury scale, 6) head injury. Variables incorporated into multivariable models included age, sex, Tile/Orthopedic Trauma Association grade, admission lactate, heart rate (HR), and systolic blood pressure (SBP). Addition of hematoma volume resulted in a significant improvement in model performance, with AUC for the composite outcome (AE, PP, or MT) increasing from 0.74 to 0.83 (p < 0.001). Adjusted unit odds more than doubled for every additional 200 mL of hematoma volume. Increase in model AUC for mortality with incorporation of hematoma volume was not statistically significant (0.85 vs. 0.90, p = 0.12). CONCLUSION Hematoma volumes measured using a rapid automated deep learning algorithm improved prediction of need for AE, PP, or MT. Simultaneous automated measurement of multiple sources of bleeding at CT could augment outcome prediction in trauma patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Diagnostic, level IV.
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- David Dreizin
- Emergency and Trauma Imaging, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Computer Science, Center for Cognition Vision and Learning, Johns Hopkins University
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- Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Computer Science, Head, Center for Cognition Vision and Learning, Johns Hopkins University
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- R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Vascular Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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Jarvis S, Kelly M, Mains C, Corrigan C, Patel N, Carrick M, Lieser M, Banton K, Bar-Or D. A descriptive survey on the use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) for pelvic fractures at US level I trauma centers. Patient Saf Surg 2019; 13:43. [PMID: 31857823 PMCID: PMC6909568 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-019-0223-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is not widely adopted for pelvic fracture management. Western Trauma Association recommends REBOA for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures, whereas Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and Advanced Trauma Life Support do not. METHOD Utilizing a prospective cross-sectional survey, all 158 trauma medical directors at American College of Surgeons-verified Level I trauma centers were emailed survey invitations. The study aimed to determine the rate of REBOA use, REBOA indicators, and the treatment sequence of REBOA for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures. RESULTS Of those invited, 25% (40/158) participated and 90% (36/40) completed the survey. Nearly half of trauma centers [42% (15/36)] use REBOA for pelvic fracture management. All participants included hemodynamic instability as an indicator for REBOA placement in pelvic fractures. In addition to hemodynamic instability, 29% (4/14) stated REBOA is used for patients who are ineligible for angioembolization, 14% (2/14) use REBOA when interventional radiology is unavailable, 7% (1/14) use REBOA for patients with a negative FAST. Fifty percent (7/14) responded that hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures exclusively indicates REBOA placement. Hemodynamic instability for pelvic fractures was most commonly defined as systolic blood pressure of < 90 [56% (20/36)]. At centers using REBOA, REBOA was the first line of treatment for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures 40% (6/15) of the time. CONCLUSIONS There is little consensus on REBOA use for pelvic fractures at US Level I Trauma Centers, except that hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures consistently indicated REBOA use.
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- Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Penrose Hospital, 2222 North Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, Englewood, CO 80907 USA
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- Trauma Systems Director, Centura Health Systems, 9100 E. Mineral Circle, Centennial, CO 80112 USA
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- Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Wesley Medical Center, 550 N Hillside St., Wichita, KS 67214 USA
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- Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, St. Anthony Hospital, 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228 USA
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- Trauma Medical Director, Medical City Plano, 3901 West 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075 USA
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- Trauma Medical Director, Research Medical Center, 2316 East Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132 USA
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- Trauma Medical Director, Swedish Medical Center, 501 E. Hampdem Ave., Englewood, CO 80113 USA
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- Trauma Research, LLC. 383 Corona St. #319, Denver, CO 80218 USA
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Hsu SD, Chen CJ, Wang ID, Lin KT, Wang CC, Chien WC, Chung CH, Chang WK. The Risk of Erectile Dysfunction Following Pelvic Angiographic Embolization in Pelvic Fracture Patients: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan. World J Surg 2019; 43:476-485. [PMID: 30242456 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4803-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pelvic fracture with hypovolemic shock is a known crucial injury in trauma patients. Pelvic fracture with vessel injury often leads to hemodynamic complications; in a trauma scenario, evidence of other systems being affected is often absent. Bleeding cessation and resuscitation are important for these types of trauma patients. For this purpose, pelvic angiographic embolization is frequently used. Multiple studies have reported that angiographic embolization may cause erectile dysfunction (ED) in hemodynamically stable patients with pelvic fracture. However, no study has evaluated a large patient cohort with a long-term follow-up. We hypothesized that angiographic embolization to control bleeding may compromise blood supply to the genitourinary organs or cause secondary neurogenic injury that increases the risk of ED. Our goal was to evaluate the risk of ED following pelvic fractures in male patients treated with pelvic angiographic embolization. METHODS We used data from the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) from 1997 to 2010 provided by the Bureau of National Health Insurance of the Department of Health in Taiwan. We collected disease histories from inpatient files. The disease diagnoses were based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification. These data were all deidentified, and we did not contact the patients. As such, informed consent was not needed. RESULTS Eighty-five and 82,802 patients were included in the case and control cohorts, respectively. All patients were aged 15-45, and the proportion of pelvic fracture locations was equal between the groups. After investigating the causes of ED among male patients aged 15-45 with pelvic fractures using logistic regression analysis in a generalized estimating equations model and after adjusting for the influence of confounders, we found that these patients had high risks (odds ratio (OR): 32.637; 95% confidence interval: 14.137-75.346; P < 0.001) of developing ED post-angiographic embolization. CONCLUSIONS Male patients in Taiwan with pelvic fractures who undergo angiographic embolization to control bleeding have a higher risk of ED than those who do not undergo the procedure. Physicians should practice caution and inform patients of this connection before the procedure.
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- Sheng-Der Hsu
- Division of Traumatic and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Traumatic and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of General Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, No. 325, Chengong Rd, Sec. 2, Neihu, Taipei, 114, Taiwan.
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Jarvis S, Orlando A, Blondeau B, Banton K, Reynolds C, Berg GM, Patel N, Kelly M, Carrick M, Bar-Or D. Variability in the timeliness of interventional radiology availability for angioembolization of hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures: a prospective survey among U.S. level I trauma centers. Patient Saf Surg 2019; 13:23. [PMID: 31249625 PMCID: PMC6587295 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-019-0201-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures have high mortality due to delayed hemorrhage control. We hypothesized that the availability of interventional radiology (IR) for angioembolization may vary in spite of the mandated coverage at US Level I trauma centers, and that the priority treatment sequence would depend on IR availability. METHODS This survey was designed to investigate IR availability and pelvic fracture management practices. Six email invitations were sent to 158 trauma medical directors at Level I trauma centers. Participants were allowed to skip questions and irrelevant questions were skipped; therefore, not all questions were answered by all participants. The primary outcome was the priority treatment sequence for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures. Predictor variables were arrival times for IR when working off-site and intervention preparation times. Kruskal-Wallis and ordinal logistic regression were used; alpha = 0.05. RESULTS Forty of the 158 trauma medical directors responded to the survey (response rate: 25.3%). Roughly half of participants had 24-h on-site IR coverage, 24% (4/17) of participants reported an arrival time ≥ 31 min when IR was on-call. 46% (17/37) of participants reported an IR procedure setup time of 31-120 min. Arrival time when IR was working off-site, and intervention preparation time did not significantly affect the sequence priority of angioembolization for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures. CONCLUSIONS Trauma medical directors should review literature and guidelines on time to angioembolization, their arrival times for IR, and their procedural setup times for angioembolization to ensure utilization of angioembolization in an optimal sequence for patient survival.
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- Research Medical Center, 2316 East Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132 USA
- University of Connecticut, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT 06106 USA
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- Swedish Medical Center, 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80113 USA
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- Wesley Medical Center, 550 N. Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214 USA
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- St. Anthony’s Hospital, 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228 USA
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- Penrose Hospital, 2222 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA
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- Medical City Plano, 3901 West 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075 USA
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- Trauma Research, LLC, 383 Corona St. #319, Denver, CO 80218 USA
- Swedish Medical Center, 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80113 USA
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Kim TH, Yoon YC, Chung JY, Song HK. Strategies for the management of hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures: From preperitoneal pelvic packing to definitive internal fixation. Asian J Surg 2019; 42:941-946. [PMID: 30685148 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2019.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Revised: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE Preperitoneal pelvic packing is useful, and favorable treatment outcomes have been reported. However, the timing of subsequent internal fixation of the pelvis is still debatable. We report the outcomes of a study on patients that underwent internal fixation after preperitoneal packing. METHODS A retrospective review was performed for patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture who underwent preperitoneal pelvic packing and internal fixation. Patients who underwent internal fixation with simultaneous packing removal were placed in Group 1. Patients who underwent definitive internal fixation later were placed in Group 2. RESULTS Of the 56 patients (mean age 44.7 years), 36 were male. The mean time from injury to internal fixation was 1.3 (1-2) days and 5.6 (3-10) days in Group 1 and 2, respectively. There was a significant difference in the mean duration of stay in the intensive care unit: 10.9 (3-54) days in Group 1 vs. 14.4 (5-43) days in Group 2 (p = 0.019). Thirty-one cases of complications occurred among 14 patients (25%), including six cases of surgical site infection. Among the six cases of infection, four were superficial and two were deep; five of these cases occurred in Group 2, including both cases of deep infection (p = 0.013). CONCLUSION Performing internal fixation with packing removal should aid the return of the patient to a stable state, as it is possible to utilize the same incision line used for the original packing procedure, while providing stability to the pelvis.
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- Tae Hun Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Orthopedic Trauma Division, Trauma Center, Gachon University College of Medicine, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea.
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Blondeau B, Orlando A, Jarvis S, Banton K, Berg GM, Patel N, Meinig R, Tanner A, Carrick M, Bar-Or D. Variability in pelvic packing practices for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures at US level 1 trauma centers. Patient Saf Surg 2019; 13:3. [PMID: 30675184 PMCID: PMC6334446 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-019-0183-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mortality from hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures remains high. Guidelines offer varying care approaches including the use of pelvic packing (PP), which was recently adopted for potential control of bleeding for this condition. However, the implementation of PP is uncertain as the debate on the optimal resuscitation strategy, angioembolization or PP continues. The study was designed to assess current practices among level 1 trauma centers in the US in regard to PP treatment for hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was created to assess when to apply PP, application approach, and the respondent's anecdotal perception on safety and effectiveness. Trauma Medical Directors at 158 US level 1 trauma centers were sent biweekly email invitations for 3 months. Participants were allowed to skip questions for any reason. The study hypothesis was that PP practices vary by US census bureau region, annual trauma admissions, and length of time in years since each trauma center received their respective level 1 trauma center designation. RESULTS Twenty-five percent (40/158) of trauma medical directors participated and 75% (118/158) of the trauma medical directors did not participate. Of those who took the survey, 36/40 (90%) completed the survey and 4/40 (10%) partially completed the survey. Only 36 trauma medical directors responded on their perception of safety and effectiveness; 72% (26/36) of participants perceived PP as safe, whereas only a third (12/36) of participants perceived PP as effective. There were 25 trauma medical directors who provided the sequence of treatment modalities utilized at their level 1 trauma center, 76% (19/25) of participants reported that PP is utilized as the third or fourth priority. None of the participating level 1 trauma centers reported a preference towards utilization of PP as the first priority treatment. Half of the participants reported a preference towards applying PP only as a last resort to control hemorrhage. Northeastern and Western level 1 trauma centers were significantly more likely than Midwestern and Southern level 1 trauma centers to have reported application of PP to all hemodynamically unstable patients (p = 0.05). Midwestern, Southern, and Western level 1 trauma centers were significantly more likely to have perceived PP as safe than Northeastern level 1 trauma centers (p = 0.04). All low-volume and 38% high-volume level 1 trauma centers perceived PP to increase infection risks, (p = 0.03). We observed no association between the length of time each trauma center was designated a level 1 trauma center, and all participant responses. CONCLUSION Controversy and varying anecdotal perception regarding safety and effectiveness of PP prevails among trauma medical directors at level 1 trauma centers in the US.
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- Benoit Blondeau
- Research Medical Center, 2316 East Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64132 USA
- University of Connecticut, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT 06106 USA
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- Trauma Research, LLC., 383 Corona St. #319, Denver, CO 80218 USA
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- Swedish Medical Center, 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80113 USA
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- Wesley Medical Center, 550 N. Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67214 USA
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- St. Anthony’s Hospital, 11600 West 2nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80228 USA
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- Penrose Hospital, 2222 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA
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- Penrose Hospital, 2222 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA
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- Medical City Plano, 3901 West 15th Street, Plano, TX 75075 USA
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- Swedish Medical Center, 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80113 USA
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Hemicorporectomy as a life-saving strategy for severe pelvic ring crush injury: a case report. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2018; 28:735-739. [PMID: 29427094 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-018-2140-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/27/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hemicorporectomy is an ultra-radical surgery used only in extreme circumstances. Initially used for advanced pelvic neoplastic diseases and intractable pelvic infection, it may also be the only treatment option in patients with crushed pelvic trauma, in cases there are no reconstruction options. This procedure has a high mortality, and its success depends on the multidisciplinary approach, both in the initial phase and in the rehabilitation process. We present the case of a young patient with severe pelvic trauma that required a hemicorporectomy as the only treatment option and review of the literature.
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Siada SS, Davis JW, Kaups KL, Dirks RC, Grannis KA. Current outcomes of blunt open pelvic fractures: how modern advances in trauma care may decrease mortality. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2017; 2:e000136. [PMID: 29766121 PMCID: PMC5887774 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2017-000136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Revised: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Open pelvic fracture, caused by a blunt mechanism, is an uncommon injury with a high mortality rate. In 2008, evidence-based algorithm for managing pelvic fractures in unstable patients was published by the Western Trauma Association (WTA). The use of massive transfusion protocols has become widespread as has the availability and use of pelvic angiography. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of open pelvic fractures in association with related advances in trauma care. Methods A retrospective review was performed, at an American College of Surgeon verified level I trauma center, of patients with blunt open pelvic fractures from January 2010 to April 2016. The WTA algorithm, including massive transfusion protocol, and pelvic angiography were uniformly used. Data collected included injury severity score, demographic data, transfusion requirements, use of pelvic angiography, length of stay, and disposition. Data were compared with a similar study from 2005. Results During the study period, 1505 patients with pelvic fractures were analyzed; 87 (6%) patients had open pelvic fractures. Of these, 25 were from blunt mechanisms and made up the study population. Patients in both studies had similar injury severity scores, ages, Glasgow Coma Scale, and gender distributions. Use of angiography was higher (44% vs. 16%; P=0.011) and mortality was lower (16% vs. 45%; P=0.014) than in the 2005 study. Conclusions Changes in trauma care for patients with open blunt pelvic fracture include the use of an evidence-based algorithm, massive transfusion protocols and increased use of angioembolization. Mortality for open pelvic fractures has decreased with these advances. Level of evidence Level IV.
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- Sammy S Siada
- Department of Surgery, Community Regional Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco-Fresno, Fresno, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Community Regional Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco-Fresno, Fresno, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Community Regional Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco-Fresno, Fresno, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Community Regional Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco-Fresno, Fresno, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Community Regional Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco-Fresno, Fresno, California, USA
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