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Vessel-sparing Excision and Primary Anastomosis
Published on: January 7, 2019
Transarterial embolisation is associated with improved survival in patients with pelvic fracture: propensity score
Hohyun Kim1,2,3, Chang Ho Jeon2,3,4, Jae Hun Kim5,6,7
1Department of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Pusan National University Hospital, 179 Gudeok-Ro, Seo-Gu, Busan, 602-739, Korea.
Introduction:
Transarterial embolisation (TAE) is an effective intervention for management of arterial haemorrhage associated with pelvic fracture. However, its effects on survival and clinical outcomes are unclear.
Methods:
Trauma patients with survival data between November 2015 and December 2019 were identified using a trauma database. Patients were divided between TAE and non-TAE groups, and a propensity score was developed using multivariate logistic regression. Survival at 28 days was compared between the groups after propensity score matching.
Results:
Among 881 patients included in this study, 308 (35.0%) were treated with TAE. After propensity score matching, 130 pairs were selected. Survival at 28 days was significantly higher among patients treated with TAE than among those treated without TAE [122 (93.9%) vs. 112 (86.2%); odds ratio = 2.45; 95% CI 1.02-5.86; p = 0.039].
Conclusions:
TAE use was associated with improved survival at 28 days in patients with pelvic fracture and should therefore be considered in the management of severely injured patients with pelvic fracture.
