Abstract
Massive bleeding from the sacral basivertebral vein is uncommon and can be fatal because conventional methods to control the bleeding are often futile. Occlusion of the bleeding site with a titanium thumbtack is easy and effective
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Nivatvongs, S., Fang, D.T. The use of thumbtacks to stop massive presacral hemorrhage. Dis Colon Rectum 29, 589–590 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02554267
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02554267