Journal of the Tennessee Medical Association
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In summary, there are several factors essential to successful treatment of major vascular abdominal injuries. Prompt resuscitation and abdominal exploration is paramount. ⋯ Reimplantation of the injured iliac artery to the contralateral iliac artery is an option for bifurcation injuries if that will not inordinately constrict the lumen. And finally, four-compartment fasciotomies will decompress the lower extremities and prevent ischemic muscle necrosis following reperfusion injury.