[Post-traumatic hemobilia. Is selective hepatic artery ligation dangerous?].
Selective hepatic artery ligation has traditionally been considered dangerous by some authors in the treatment of traumatic haemobilia. Having observed one case in which this technique was successful in controlling liver haemorrhage, the authors have reviewed the literature. Conditions in which selective hepatic artery ligation can be dangerous are discussed. The safety and effectiveness of this treatment of traumatic haemobilia in normovolemic patients is emphasized.
D000293:Adolescent; D006431:Hemobilia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006499:Hepatic Artery; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000009:adverse effects; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male
Hémobilie post-traumatique. La ligature sélective de l'artère hépatique est-elle dangereuse?