Abdominal vascular injuries

R. J. Mullins, R. Huckfeldt, D. D. Trunkey

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Abstract

Injuries to major abdominal arteries and veins frequently are associated with exsanguinating hemorrhage and visceral ischemia. Expeditious management is the key to survival and good outcome. Knowledge of anatomic relationships between viscera and vessels forms the basis for directed dissection, optimal exposure, and lasting repair of vessels. Although penetrating mechanism of injury remains the most common cause of these injuries, trauma surgeons must be familiar with patterns of blunt trauma-mediated injury to avoid the devastating consequences of delayed management.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)813-832
Number of pages20
JournalSurgical Clinics of North America
Volume76
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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