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Non-operative management is effective for stable liver trauma patients. However, complex hepatic trauma with multiple organ injuries still carries a significantly higher mortality risk, requiring careful consideration.

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  • Trauma Surgery
  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Liver trauma is a frequent consequence of abdominal injuries.
  • Management strategies for liver trauma have evolved, with a growing trend towards non-operative approaches.
  • Pediatric successes and global trauma center data support non-operative management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of operative versus non-operative management for liver trauma.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of current treatment strategies in a single institution over five years.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 83 patients with blunt or penetrating liver injuries (January 2012 - December 2016).
  • Patients were categorized into operative and non-operative groups based on initial management.
  • Analysis of clinical features and patient outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Non-operative management was used in 68.7% of cases, while surgery was performed in 31.3%.
  • Low-severity injuries (grades I-III) comprised 81.9% of cases.
  • Morbidity and mortality rates were significantly lower in the non-operative group compared to the operative group.

Conclusions:

  • Non-operative management is a suitable strategy for hemodynamically stable liver trauma patients.
  • Complex hepatic trauma, particularly with associated organ injuries, is linked to higher mortality rates.