Abstract:Aims Our objective was describing an algorithm to identify and prevent vascular injury in patients with intrapelvic components. Methods Patients were defined as at risk to vascular injuries when components or cement migrated 5 mm or more beyond the ilioischial line in any of the pelvic incidences (anteroposterior and Judet view). In those patients, a serial investigation was initiated by a CT angiography, followed by a vascular surgeon evaluation. The investigation proceeded if necessary. The main goal was to … Show more
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