Retroperitoneal hematoma

Retroperitoneal hematoma is a common complication of abdominal and waist injuries, accounting for about 10 to 40%, and can be caused by direct or indirect violence. The most common causes are pelvic and spinal fractures, accounting for about two-thirds; followed by rupture of the retroperitoneal organs (kidney, bladder, duodenum, pancreas, etc.) and damage to large blood vessels and soft tissues. Because it is often combined with severe compound injuries and hemorrhagic shock, the mortality rate can reach 35 to 42%.

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