Presentation
Motor vehicle collision.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years.
Gender: Male
From the case:
Traumatic superior gluteal artery injury
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Comminuted displaced fracture left iliac wing, left sacral fracture, left pubic fracture.
From the case:
Traumatic superior gluteal artery injury
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Contrast extravasation left superior gluteal artery.
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Multiple pelvic fractures, left superior gluteal artery embolization coils, open abdomen.
Case Discussion
Vascular injuries are a potential complication of pelvic fractures: the superior gluteal artery is a frequently injured artery.
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