Arterial embolization of an extrapleural hematoma from a dislocated fracture of the lumbar spine: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We present a report of a blunt-trauma patient who developed an atypical extrapleural hematoma with hemodynamic instability following a dislocation fracture of the first lumbar vertebra. We successfully treated her with arterial embolization (AE) of the lumbar and intercostal arteries.

Case report

The patient, a 74-year-old woman, was injured in a traffic accident. At the scene of the accident, she was found to be alert, and her hemodynamic condition was stable. She arrived at our hospital complaining of lumbago. A thoracoabdominal computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast enhancement showed a dislocation fracture of the first lumbar vertebra along with paravertebral and retroperitoneal hematomas. Therefore, we managed the patient conservatively with bed rest. Ho

SUBMITTER: Morita S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2700073 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature