Internal iliac artery: embolization to control hemorrhage from pelvic neoplasms

Article Abstract:

Neoplasms, or abnormal tissue growth or tumors in the pelvis can cause massive and often fatal bleeding. Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) of the internal iliac arteries has been reported as a means of controlling bleeding in patients with pelvic fractures. When bleeding recurred in nine out of the 108 patients treated with TAE, the recurrent hemorrhage was not as severe and was easier to treat. Internal iliac embolization in patients with pelvic neoplasms does not influence the overall course of the disease. However, this technique does eliminate or reduce the need for blood transfusions and improves the quality of life for the patient.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Complications and side effects, Surgery, Embolism, Hemorrhage, Cancer, Pelvic cancer, Iliac artery

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Mesenteric ischemia

Article Abstract:

Acute mesenteric vascular occlusion can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated before infarction occurs. Mesenteric artery embolism is the most common form, occurring in 40-50% of cases. Mesenteric artery thrombosis and nonocclusive infarction each make up about 25% of the cases, with mesenteric venous thrombosis occurring in only 5 to 15% of cases. Patients experience severe abdominal pain in 75 to 90% of cases. Quick resuscitation and intervention are critical in order to avoid death.

Analysis, Intestinal ischemia

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