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[Hematobilia--a rare complication after traumatic liver rupture]
K P Reimund1, C Weis, R Brückner
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemein- und Abdominalchirurgie, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.
Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Hematobilia, a rare complication of traumatic liver injury, presents with jaundice and elevated bile acids. Diagnosis involves imaging and ERCP, with treatment options including conservative therapy.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Hematobilia is a rare but serious complication following traumatic liver injury.
- It is associated with high mortality rates.
- Clinical presentation often includes hyperbilirubinemia and elevated serum bile acids, with typically normal liver enzymes.