Preperitoneal packing, also known as preperitoneal pelvic packing, is a treatment option for those with a

pelvic fracture A pelvic fracture is a break of the bony structure of the pelvis. This includes any break of the sacrum, hip bones (ischium, pubis, ilium), or tailbone. Symptoms include pain, particularly with movement. Complications may include internal bl ...

who are experiencing bleeding and have a

low blood pressure Hypotension is low blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. Blood pressure is indicated by two numbers, the systolic blood pressure (the top number) and the dia ...

. It is recommended when angiographic embolization is not available in a timely manner.

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