title: Temporary occlusion of the common iliac artery during hemipelvectomy.
abstract: The surgical technique for temporarily occluding the common iliac artery during hemipelvectomy has been described. Not only can this technique significantly reduce the blood loss and operative time, but it may also minimize postoperative complications and increase the chances of a complete eradication of the primary malignant disease.
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D003250:Constriction; D006428:Hemipelvectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors