Hypogastric artery ligation in severe pelvic trauma

The ligature of the hypogastric artery, a technique already applied in various countries is a simple, probably life-saving measure in severe pelvic injuries, as it enables the checking of the overpowering hemorrhages underlying their severity. It...

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Autor: Valls, Alberto
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:Uruguay
Institución:Sociedad de Cirugía del Uruguay
Repositorio:Revista Cirugía del Uruguay
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.revista.scu.org.uy:article/1940
Acceso en línea:https://revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/1940
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:traumatismos pélvicos
pelvis
cavidad peritoneal
traumatismos
cirugía
pelvic traumatisms
peritoneal cavity
traumatisms
surgery
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Sumario:The ligature of the hypogastric artery, a technique already applied in various countries is a simple, probably life-saving measure in severe pelvic injuries, as it enables the checking of the overpowering hemorrhages underlying their severity. It has been contended that shock cases slould not be operated on, but in the light . of present-day knowledge persistent shock  may be the foremost indication for emergency surgery.