| Literature DB >> 2231811 |
S Stylianos1, N N Jacir, M A Hoffman, B H Harris.
Abstract
Packing the abdomen can be lifesaving when severe hepatic trauma is complicated by refractory hypothermia, coagulopathy, and continuing hemorrhage requiring large-volume transfusion. This report describes the successful use of abdominal packs and a modified silo in a child following blunt liver injury.Entities:
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Year: 1990 PMID: 2231811 DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199011000-00017
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Trauma ISSN: 0022-5282