title: Total hepatic mesh wrap for hemostasis.
abstract: To improve hemostasis and avoid the complications of perihepatic packing, a technique of hepatic tamponade using total mesh wrap is reported. The method is geometrically, technically and mechanically feasible and appears to be effective in controlling severe parenchymatous bleeding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville 37920.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: K I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: Maull
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Enderson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries*; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013552:Swine; D013630:Tampons, Surgical