External Iliac Artery Transection Managed by Iliofemoral Bypass Grafting Using Temporary Balloon Occlusion
Authors
Young Un Choi ; Jae Gil Lee ; Kwangmin Kim ; Seongyup Kim ; Keumseok Bae ; Ji Young Jang ; Pil Young Jung ; Hongjin Shim ; Young Jin Youn ; Il Hwan Park
Citation
Journal of Trauma and Injury, Vol.30(4) : 242-246, 2017
Traumatic abdominal vessel injury is rare, but difficult to manage. Approaching the injured vessel and controlling the bleeding is very hard. We experienced the right iliac artery transection managed by iliofemoral bypass grafting using temporary balloon occlusion. Proximal occlusion of an iliac artery with a temporary balloon cab be an option or bridge technique for a definite operation in case of iliac artery rupture. So, we present our case.