Ideally, major blood losses into a hemothorax or the peritoneal cavity will thus be detected
by either the CXR or the FAST. Retroperitoneal blood loss associated with a pelvic fracture …

Pelvic ring injuries are often associated with other system injuries and require a
multidisciplinary approach for their treatment. Early mortality is usually secondary to …

During the primary survey, patients with pelvic ring fractures undergo decision making for
day 1 surgery including life-saving surgery, damage control surgery and early total care or …

BACKGROUND Pelvic ring fractures represent a complex injury that requires specific
resources and clinical expertise for optimal trauma patient management. We examined the …

Pelvic ring injuries are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Understanding the
anatomy of the pelvic ring is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment. A systematic …

Pelvic ring disruptions are often serious, lifethreatening injuries. Optimal care for patients
with these injuries continues to be an area of great interest and importance among …

High-energy pelvic fractures represent potentially life-threatening injuries due to the risk of
acute exsanguinating retroperitoneal hemorrhage. The first report of a severe pelvic ring …

BACKGROUND In blunt trauma patients with a hemoperitoneum and a pelvic injury, multiple
sources of active bleeding may exist. The purpose of this study was to determine whether …

Acute management strategies for pelvic ring disruptions with associated hemorrhagic shock
include resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta for patients 'in extremis' in …

Pelvic ring disruptions in the polytraumatized patient are associated with a mortality rate of
up to 25%. 1 Acute uncontrolled hemorrhage and its complications are the leading causes of …