Control of presacral venous bleeding with helical tacks on PTFE pledgets combined with pelvic packing.

Abstract

Persistent and torrential bleeding from presacral veins is an uncommon complication during rectal resection. Control of bleeding is often difficult. We report an effective technique for controlling sacral bleeding using endoscopic helical tackers applied over pledgets of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.

• Authors: P Joseph, B Perakath
• Journal: Techniques in coloproctology (Tech Coloproctol) Vol. 15 Issue 1 Pg. 79-80 (Mar 2011) ISSN: 1128-045X [Electronic] Italy
• PMID: 20976513 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged, 80 and over
• Blood Loss, Surgical (prevention & control)
• Carcinoma (surgery)
• Colorectal Neoplasms (surgery)
• Hemostasis, Surgical (methods)
• Humans
• Male
• Sacrum (blood supply, pathology)
• Surgical Fixation Devices
• Surgical Sponges