Hepatic rupture after puncture biopsy: value of embolization. Apropos of a case with hepatoblastoma

Takvorian, P.; Floret, D.; Valette, P.J.; Bouffet, E.; Pradon, M.

Pediatrie 43(6): 531-533

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0031-4021
PMID: 2847113
Document Number: 309735
The authors report a case of massive haemoperitoneum in a 2-year-old child after percutaneous liver biopsy for hepatoblastoma. Bleeding was successfully prevented by emergency embolization. Major complications after percutaneous biopsy and interest of embolization are discussed.

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