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  • Hepatobiliary medicine

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  • Trauma-related liver injury management has evolved significantly over 40 years.
  • Nonoperative management (NOM) is now standard for hemodynamically stable patients, particularly with low-grade injuries.
  • Advances in imaging and interventional techniques have improved outcomes for arterial injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on nonoperative management of traumatic liver injuries.
  • To evaluate the role of transarterial embolization (TAE) in managing arterial hemorrhage.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of TAE compared to operative management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on traumatic liver injury and TAE.
  • Analysis of patient outcomes, success rates, and complications associated with TAE.
  • Comparison of TAE with traditional surgical interventions.

Main Results:

  • NOM has high success rates for low-grade liver injuries.
  • TAE improves NOM success rates in patients with arterial injuries.
  • TAE is well-tolerated with low complication rates, though hepatic necrosis is a concern.
  • TAE is a safer and effective alternative to surgery for arterial hemorrhage.

Conclusions:

  • NOM, augmented by TAE, should be the preferred treatment for hemodynamically stable patients with suspected arterial liver injury.
  • Further large-scale studies are needed, but current evidence supports TAE's efficacy and safety.
  • TAE represents a paradigm shift, offering a less invasive option for managing traumatic hepatic arterial hemorrhage.