Fernando Rodríguez-Holguín, Alexander Salcedo, Philip Leib, Yaset Caicedo, José Julián Serna, Luis Toro, Sandra Carvajal, Manolo Riascos, Michael W Parra, Alberto García, Carlos A Ordoñez
INTRODUCTION: Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is a potential tool for the management of massive gastrointestinal bleeding (MGB). This study aims to describe the experience of the use of REBOA as adjunctive therapy in patients with MGB and to evaluate its effectiveness. METHODS: Serial cases of patients with hemorrhagic shock secondary to MGB in whom REBOA was placed were collected. Patient demographics, bleeding severity, etiology, management, and clinical outcomes were recorded...
February 17, 2024: Journal of Surgical Research