Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Haemorrhage: Efficacy of Conservative Management and Embolisation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the efficacy of conservative management and embolisation in patients with spontaneous retroperitoneal haemorrhage.

Methods

Single-centre retrospective case-control study of patients with spontaneous retroperitoneal haemorrhage treated conservatively or with embolisation. Patients aged ≥ 18 years were identified from CT imaging reports stating a diagnosis of retroperitoneal haemorrhage or similar and images reviewed for confirmation. Exclusion criteria included recent trauma, surgery, retroperitoneal vascular line insertion, or other non-spontaneous aetiology. Datapoints analysed included treatment approach (conservative or embolisation), technical success, clinical success, and mortality outcome.

Results

A total of 54 patients met inclusion criteria,

SUBMITTER: Lukies M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9888734 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature