| Literature DB >> 687111 |
Abstract
Hepatic artery ligation for control of bleeding liver wounds has gained widespread acceptance. Hepatic necrosis is rarely seen after this procedure has been performed. Recently, a patient with multiple organ injuries secondary to a gunshot wound to the abdomen underwent hepatic artery ligation and hepatic necrosis developed even though the portal venous system was normal.Entities:
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Year: 1978 PMID: 687111 DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.1978.01370210089014
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Surg ISSN: 0004-0010