S35.80: Injury of epidural blood vessels at abdomen, lower back and pelvis level

You have an injury to a blood vessel in your abdomen and pelvis.

There are many blood vessels in the abdomen. For example, there are blood vessels for the digestive organs, but also for the skin and muscles. There are also many blood vessels in the pelvis. The pelvis is the connecting link between the abdomen and the legs. The blood in the pelvis also flows to the lower back and the legs.

You have an injury to one or more blood vessels in your spinal cord. The spinal cord is located in the spinal column. The spinal cord is made up of nerve fibers. The brain uses the nerve fibers to exchange information with the organs, skin and muscles. Around the spinal cord are membranes. They protect the spinal cord. There is an outer, middle and inner spinal cord membrane.

When a blood vessel is damaged, there is usually bleeding. If the bleeding is heavy, blood may collect in the tissue. There may then be some pain. When there is bleeding below the skin, a bruise sometimes forms. When spinal cord veins are damaged, it is sometimes impossible to move one’s arms and legs properly any longer.