Perforation of pelvic iliac artery by hip pins

Laparoscopic extraction of a displaced LIH pin: A case report

“…In our case, as in cases from the literature (Cohen et al 1977), the pin or screw might be situated close to the iliac vessels and the threads of a screw or the sharp hook of a LIH pin may injure the viscera or the iliac vessels. Thus there is a risk of vascular injury, either spontaneously (Posman andMorawa 1985, Sundgren andPersson 1994) or during efforts to remove the osteosynthesis material through the hip (Johnson et al 1990). If the pin has penetrated significantly into the pelvis, it is probably safer to remove it through the abdomen.…”