INTERCOSTAL ARTERY EMBOLIZATION IN BLUNT TRAUMA - A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
James Lucocq, Robert Sinnerton and Dr. Darren J. Porter*
ABSTRACT
Haemothorax is a common complication in blunt thoracic trauma that is associated with rib fractures. Patients with a haemothorax are at risk of developing a retained collection in the pleural cavity and haemodynamic compromise. Complete drainage of the haemothorax and definitive haemostasis is required to prevent the development of sequelae. In this study, we report a case of an intercostal artery haemorrhage from blunt trauma that was successfully embolised with Transcatheter Artery Embolization (TAE) and review the literature on management of a haemothorax.
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