title: Interventional radiology in the treatment of blunt liver trauma: case report with review of literature.
abstract: Hepatic trauma remains one of the most serious problems in abdominal injury. Whenever possible a non-resectional approach is clearly preferred. Refinements of interventional radiology as an adjunct to surgery in blunt liver trauma may play an increasingly vital role in reducing mortality. The literature is reviewed with reference to the diagnostic procedure and the treatment strategy in blunt liver trauma.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Germany.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Harms
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Helmberger
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Golder
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Heidecke
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006499:Hepatic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*