Artery ligation as an alternative to hepatic resection in liver injury

Rüedi, T.

Helvetica Chirurgica Acta 44(1-2): 97-98

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0018-0181
PMID: 617144
Document Number: 114071
In severe liver trauma the selective ligation of a lobar branch of the hepatic artery is proposed as an alternative to hepatic resection. The relatively simple procedure stops bleeding efficiently without damaging the liver function, as a collateral circulation is reestablished within 2 weeks.

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