The Importance of Fracture Pattern in Guiding Therapeutic Decision-Making in Patients with Hemorrhagic Shock and Pelvic Ring Disruptions

Abstract

Patients with signs of ongoing shock with SFP pelvic injury and hemoperitoneum require celiotomy as the initial intervention, as the hemorrhagic focus is predominantly intraperitoneal. In patients with UFP, even in the presence of hemoperitoneum, consideration should be given to angiography before celiotomy.