title: Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons: Liver trauma study. Trauma Committee.
abstract: Cases of liver injury treated by members of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons during 1986 and 1987 were surveyed. A total of 64 patients (39 boys and 25 girls) with a mean age of 7.6 years (range, 8 months to 17 years) were reported. Forty-six were treated nonsurgically and 18 surgically. Seven underwent simple suturing, and five had drainage alone; only three had liver resections. Three of the 64 patients died, all of associated injuries to the central nervous system. We conclude that most liver injuries are minor and only a few require surgery. The overall mortality rate is low.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002170:Canada; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery