Case report: subcapsular hepatic hematoma: retraction injury during laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
We present a case of subcapsular hepatic hematoma resulting from retraction of the liver during laparoscopic adrenalectomy. We discuss the management and prevention of this rare and important complication.
Yoon
Gerald H
GH
Department of Urology, University of Southern California/Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California 90038, USA.
Dunn
Matthew D
MD
D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply / Q000293:injuries; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed