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Infectious complications of extra-peritoneal pelvic packing in emergency room

  • By

  • E. Reitano

  • S. Granieri

  • S. Frassini

  • F. Sammartano

  • S. Cimbanassi

  • O. Chiara

  • August 10, 2020

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    Extra-peritoneal pelvic packing (EPP) is a critical procedure for managing pelvic hemorrhages in emergency situations.

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    Local infection is the primary complication associated with pelvic packing, occurring in 15-35% of cases.

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    EPP is considered a safe procedure when performed in the emergency room.

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    The study aimed to compare infection rates of EPP performed in the emergency room versus the operating room.

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    Patients undergoing EPP had their packing removed within 24-48 hours for microbiological analysis to assess infection.

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Infectious complications of extra-peritoneal pelvic packing in emergency room

  • by E. Reitano, S. Granieri, S. Frassini, F. Sammartano, S. Cimbanassi, O. Chiara

  • August 10, 2020

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