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- Title
The pathophysiology of pelvic ring injuries: a review.
- Authors
Stahel, Philip F.; Ziran, Navid
- Abstract
Traumatic pelvic ring injuries continue to represent a major challenge due to the high rates of post-injury mortality of around 30-40% in the peer-reviewed literature. The main root cause of potentially preventable mortality relates to the delayed recognition of the extent of retroperitoneal hemorrhage and post-injury coagulopathy. The understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of pelvic trauma is predicated by classification systems for grading of injury mechanism and risk stratification for developing post-injury coagulopathy with subsequent uncontrolled exsanguinating hemorrhage. This review article elaborates on the current understanding of the pathophysiology of severe pelvic trauma with a focus on the underlying mechanisms of retroperitoneal bleeding and associated adverse outcomes.
- Subjects
WOUNDS &; injuries; RISK assessment; PELVIC bones; PERITONEUM; BLOOD coagulation disorders; MICROCIRCULATION; SEVERITY of illness index; PELVIC fractures; ADVERSE health care events; EPIDEMIOLOGY; HEMORRHAGE
- Publication
Patient Safety in Surgery, 2024, Vol 18, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1754-9493
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s13037-024-00396-x