title: Modified packing technique for control of presacral pelvic bleeding.
abstract: A modification of pelvic packing to control presacral bleeding is described. This method makes removal of the packing less uncomfortable and usually does not require anesthesia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida 32224.
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Metzger
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis