title: Embolization of iatrogenic pelvic and retroperitoneal hemorrhage.
abstract: Bleeding of iatrogenic origin was treated by embolization in four patients. It concerned a post-operative bleeding in the thigh after total hip replacement, a post-operative pelvic bleeding after biopsy of the iliac bone, a retroperitoneal hemorrhage after percutaneous sympathicus blockage and an intrarenal bleeding after percutaneous nephrostomy. Embolization proved to be a very efficient method in the control of these iatrogenic bleedings, with minimal risk and stress for the patient. It could prevent reintervention and prolongation of the hospitalisation.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Wilms
authors: A L
authors: AL
authors: Baert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged