Nonoperative Management of Blunt Hepatic and Splenic Injury in Children

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Authors

Sheldon J. Bond · Kentucky Science Center

Martin R. Eichelberger · University Radiology

Catherine S. Gotschall · University Radiology

Judson G. Randolph · University Radiology

Abstract

Pediatric blunt hepatic and splenic trauma is associated with significant mortality. Nonoperative management based on physiologic parameters, rather than on computed tomography grading of organ injury, was highly successful, with few missed injuries and a low transfusion rate.

Topics & Keywords

Abdominal Trauma and Injuries Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Trauma Management and Diagnosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 223, Issue 3, pp. 286-289

DOI: 10.1097/00000658-199603000-00009

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