Embolization therapy as an alternative to thoracotomy in vascular injuries of the chest wall

From: The American Surgeon | Date: December 1, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

EDDY H. CARRILLO, M.D.,*^^ B. TODD HENIFORD, M.D.,*^^ SEYHAN O. SENLER, M.D.,^ JOHN R. DYKES, M.D.,*^^ STEPHEN P. MANISCALCO, M.D.,*^^ J. DAVID RICHARDSON, M.D.*^^

Hemothorax and persistent thoracic bleeding is frequently an indication for thoracotomy after trauma. Unfortunately, the source of the hemorrhage is often not identified. Presently, selective arteriography and transcatheter embolization (SATE) offers a good and safe alternative to localize and control hemorrhage from arterial injuries in selected patients. The records of eight patients who underwent SATE were reviewed. There were ...

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