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Surgical intervention for paediatric liver injuries is almost history - a 12-year cohort from a major Scandinavian trauma centre

Authors :
Tomohide Koyama
Peder Engelsen
Pål Aksel Næss
Christine Gaarder
Torsten Eken
Jorunn Skattum
Source :
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Background Although nonoperative management (NOM) has become standard care, optimal treatment of liver injuries in children is still challenging since many of these patients have multiple injuries. Moreover, the role of angiography remains poorly defined, and a high index of suspicion of complications is warranted. This study reviews treatment and outcomes in children with liver injuries at a major Scandinavian trauma centre over a 12-year period. Methods Patients

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Accession number :
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