title: Hepatic Trauma.
abstract: Hepatic injuries are one of the most common abdominal injuries following either blunt or penetrating trauma. CT scanning has revolutionized the treatment algorithm for these patients. The majority of patients are successfully treated with nonoperative management, but surgeons should have a clear understanding of the indications for operative intervention. An array of techniques including operative, interventional, and endoscopic, are often required for management of advanced grade hepatic injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center and the University of Colorado at Denver School of Medicine, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0206, Denver, CO, 80204, USA. clay.cothren@dhha.org.
authors.forename: Clay C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Cothren
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center and the University of Colorado at Denver School of Medicine, Denver, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Ernest E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Moore
keywords: Abdominal; Abdominal Trauma