Liver packing and planned reoperation in the management of severe hepatic trauma.
Two cases of major coagulopathy with onset during laparotomy for severe liver injuries are presented. Liver packing and planned reoperation as management of this severe condition is presented and recommended.
Myrhøj
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Department of Surgery, Ringsted Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Møller
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P
D000328:Adult; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007813:Laparotomy; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation