Journal of Trauma and Injury

The Korean Society of Traumatology (대한외상학회)
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Successful endovascular embolization for traumatic subcutaneous abdominal wall hematoma via the superficial inferior epigastric artery: a case report

  • Moon, Sung Nam (Regional Trauma Center, Department of Radiology, Wonkwang University Hospital) ;
  • Seo, Sang Hyun (Regional Trauma Center, Department of Radiology, Wonkwang University Hospital) ;
  • Jung, Hyun Seok (Regional Trauma Center, Department of Radiology, Wonkwang University Hospital)
  • Received : 2020.12.07
  • Accepted : 2020.12.11
  • Published : 2022.06.30
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Abstract

Abdominal wall hematoma (AWH) after blunt trauma is common, and most cases can be treated conservatively. More invasive treatment is required in patients with traumatic AWH if active bleeding is identified or there is no response to medical treatment. Herein, we report a case of endovascular embolization for traumatic subcutaneous AWH. Almost endovascular treatment for AWH is done through the deep inferior epigastric artery. However, in this case, the superficial inferior epigastric artery was the bleeding focus and embolization target. After understanding the vascular system of the abdominal wall, an endovascular approach and embolization is a safe and effective treatment option for AWH.

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