The surgical management of hepatic trauma.
The personal experience of 179 patients with hepatic injuries is reviewed by the author. Difficulties in diagnosis and other problems encountered are discussed. The methods of management of the injuries and his operative technique are discussed. The increasing incidence of violence and large-scale civil disturbances coupled with fast automobiles have shown the changing concept in the type of injuries and the need for more aggressive treatment.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000209:etiology; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications