Therapeutic Arterial Embolization in Trauma

Authors:
  • YBYoram Ben-Menachem
    Yoram Ben-Menachem
  • SHStanley F. Handel
    Stanley F. Handel
  • ATAlvin Thaggard
    Alvin Thaggard
  • RCRichard L. Carnovale
    Richard L. Carnovale
  • CKChandra Katragadda
    Chandra Katragadda
  • TGT. Franklin Glass
    T. Franklin Glass
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Abstract
Use of therapeutic arterial embolization (TAE) in the traumatized patient can achieve rapid control of hemorrhage and obviate the need for immediate surgery on poor-risk patients or in high-risk areas of the body. The techniques of embolization, its risks, and complications are discussed in light of the authors' experience, and a review of recent literature is presented.