Lesions of the hepatic veins and of the retrohepatic vena cava after contused abdominal trauma

Nüllen, H.; Sailer, R.

Aktuelle Traumatologie 9(1): 5-10

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0044-6173
PMID: 44082
Document Number: 151105
The occurrence of isolated or combined lesions of the hepatic veins or of the retrohepatic vena cava can be expected in 2-3% of all contused abdominal traumas in humans. The central problem of this type lesion is the control of massive bleeding in an area where access is difficult. Collective statistics show 80% mortality. A possible mechanism for the lesion and a survey of surgical techniques are described.

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