External Iliac Vein Injury During Acetabular ORIF: Endovascular Rescue in Orthopaedic Trauma and Review of Surgical Considerations

Bibhas Amatya, Michael A. Holzman, Dipankar Mukherjee, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Division of Vascular Surgery, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Falls Church, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Falls Church

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Published online on April 28, 2026

Abstract

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundMajor vascular injuries during orthopedic procedures such as open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of acetabular fractures are rare but potentially fatal. The iliac veins are particularly vulnerable during anterior approaches due to their ...