Blunt liver trauma with concomitant injuries to the abdominal viscus: A dilemma for trauma surgeons

Introduction. Blunt liver trauma is predominantly managed non-surgically, yet the optimal treatment and timing for addressing its late complications remain uncertain. This study aims to evaluate treatment approaches and outcomes for blunt liver trauma with concomitant abdominal visceral injuries. Ca...

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Main Authors: Dong Yi, Guo Yuyang, Jiang Yuxing, Liu Wenfei, Fang Yong
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Language:English
Published: Serbian Medical Society 2025-01-01
Series:Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
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Online Access:https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2025/0370-81792500033D.pdf
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author Dong Yi
Guo Yuyang
Jiang Yuxing
Liu Wenfei
Fang Yong
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Fang Yong
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description Introduction. Blunt liver trauma is predominantly managed non-surgically, yet the optimal treatment and timing for addressing its late complications remain uncertain. This study aims to evaluate treatment approaches and outcomes for blunt liver trauma with concomitant abdominal visceral injuries. Case Outline. We present two cases of adult males who sustained severe liver and other organ injuries due to road traffic accidents. Both patients underwent comprehensive treatment, including urgent laparotomy. The first case resulted in severe complications and eventual mortality, while the second case had a favorable outcome with conservative management of the liver hematoma. Conclusion. Retaining blood clots around the liver wound during surgical intervention may enhance hemostasis and reduce infection risks. Further controlled studies with larger samples are necessary to validate these findings.
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spelling doaj-art-fa165836a89f42d28540e054e69cd9f32025-08-20T03:09:25ZengSerbian Medical SocietySrpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo0370-81792406-08952025-01-011535-628328610.2298/SARH241210033D0370-81792500033DBlunt liver trauma with concomitant injuries to the abdominal viscus: A dilemma for trauma surgeonsDong Yi0Guo Yuyang1Jiang Yuxing2Liu Wenfei3Fang Yong4The People's Liberation Army No. 305 Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Beijing, ChinaThe People's Liberation Army No. 305 Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Beijing, ChinaThe People's Liberation Army No. 305 Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Beijing, ChinaThe People's Liberation Army No. 305 Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Beijing, ChinaThe People's Liberation Army No. 305 Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Beijing, ChinaIntroduction. Blunt liver trauma is predominantly managed non-surgically, yet the optimal treatment and timing for addressing its late complications remain uncertain. This study aims to evaluate treatment approaches and outcomes for blunt liver trauma with concomitant abdominal visceral injuries. Case Outline. We present two cases of adult males who sustained severe liver and other organ injuries due to road traffic accidents. Both patients underwent comprehensive treatment, including urgent laparotomy. The first case resulted in severe complications and eventual mortality, while the second case had a favorable outcome with conservative management of the liver hematoma. Conclusion. Retaining blood clots around the liver wound during surgical intervention may enhance hemostasis and reduce infection risks. Further controlled studies with larger samples are necessary to validate these findings.https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2025/0370-81792500033D.pdfblunt liver traumaconcomitant injuryoperative interventionnon-operative managementurgent laparotomy
spellingShingle Dong Yi
Guo Yuyang
Jiang Yuxing
Liu Wenfei
Fang Yong
Blunt liver trauma with concomitant injuries to the abdominal viscus: A dilemma for trauma surgeons
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
blunt liver trauma
concomitant injury
operative intervention
non-operative management
urgent laparotomy
title Blunt liver trauma with concomitant injuries to the abdominal viscus: A dilemma for trauma surgeons
title_full Blunt liver trauma with concomitant injuries to the abdominal viscus: A dilemma for trauma surgeons
title_fullStr Blunt liver trauma with concomitant injuries to the abdominal viscus: A dilemma for trauma surgeons
title_full_unstemmed Blunt liver trauma with concomitant injuries to the abdominal viscus: A dilemma for trauma surgeons
title_short Blunt liver trauma with concomitant injuries to the abdominal viscus: A dilemma for trauma surgeons
title_sort blunt liver trauma with concomitant injuries to the abdominal viscus a dilemma for trauma surgeons
topic blunt liver trauma
concomitant injury
operative intervention
non-operative management
urgent laparotomy
url https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2025/0370-81792500033D.pdf
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