title: Hepatostomy for central hepatic hematomas.
abstract: Two patients with central hepatic hematomas are presented. Hepatostomy tube drainage provided prompt healing of the cavities without complications. The technique is presented as a safe and effective alternative to hepatic resection without compromising the established principles of management.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000792:Angiography; D002648:Child; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging