Embolization of Rectal Arteries: An Alternative Treatment for Hemorrhagic Shock Induced by Traumatic Intrarectal Hemorrhage

Journal Article · Sun May 15 00:00:00 EDT 2005 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-004-0168-4· OSTI ID:21091374

Pichon, Nicolas; Francois, Bruno ^[1]; Pichon-Lefievre, Florence ^[2]; Mathonnet, Murielle ^[3]; Maubon, Antoine ^[2]; Vignon, Philippe ^[1]

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1. Dupuytren University Hospital, Intensive Care Unit (France)
2. Dupuytren University Hospital, Department of Radiology (France)
3. Dupuytren University Hospital, Department of Surgery (France)

Rectal injuries caused by foreign bodies or iatrogenic insertions may lead to severe complications whose therapeutic management remains controversial. At times, both the rapid identification and treatment of subsequent active rectal bleeding may be challenging, especially when endoscopy fails to locate and control the arterial hemorrhage. We present the first two successful cases of middle rectal artery embolization in patients presenting with sustained bleeding and hemorrhagic shock.

• OSTI ID: 21091374
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 28, Issue 4; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-004-0168-4; Copyright (c) 2005 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.; www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ARTERIES
HEMORRHAGE
INJURIES
PATIENTS
RECTUM
VASCULAR DISEASES