Fig. 1From: Preperitoneal pelvic packing in patients with hemodynamic instability due to severe pelvic fracture: early experience in a Korean trauma center a Skin incision about 7–8 cm from the symphysis pubis. b Retraction of the peritoneum using a Deaver retractor. c Packing of surgical laparotomy pads. d Completion of the second operationBack to article page