PFD Week 2017-Management of Presacral Bleeding

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Video Summary

In this video, various techniques for managing presacral bleeding during pelvic surgery are demonstrated. These techniques include direct pressure using a sponge stick or laparotomy sponge, pelvic packing with laparotomy pads or an abdominal pack, the use of gelatin matrix sponges, bone wax application, thumbtack insertion, clip placement, suture ligation, the use of oxidized regenerated cellulose, omental or epiploic flap usage, electrocautery, muscle fragment welding, and the application of hemostatic agents like Flo-Seal or Arista. The video emphasizes that the choice of technique should be based on product availability, surgeon preference, and bleeding severity. No financial disclosures are provided.

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Erik D Hokenstad, MD

Keywords

presacral bleeding

pelvic surgery

techniques

managing

product availability