Abstract
Management of presacral hemorrhage has always been a challenge for surgeons because such bleeding can rapidly destabilize a patient during pelvic surgery. Conventional hemostatic measures are often effective for arresting this type of hemorrhage, however, sometimes conventional measures make the problem worse. A number of alternative hemostatic techniques have been proposed. This case report describes a successful tamponade of presacral hemorrhage with a titanium table fixation staple and a cancellous bone graft fixed to the sacrum. The bleeding was stopped immediately and the patient recovered uneventfully. We think this is an effective alternative method for controlling massive hemorrhage from a large hole in presacral fascia.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 159-161 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Diseases of the Colon and Rectum |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cancellous bone graft
- Hemostasis
- Presacral hemorrhage
- Table fixation staples
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology