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Emergency embolization in blunt hepatic trauma.

H P Jander, H L Laws, M S Kogutt

    AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Selective hepatic artery embolization using Gelfoam successfully stopped life-threatening bleeding from a traumatic liver tear. The patient recovered fully, showing normal liver function and good revascularization within months.

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    Area of Science:

    • Interventional Radiology
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Hepatology

    Background:

    • Massive hemorrhage from traumatic liver injury poses significant mortality risk.
    • Traditional surgical management can be complex and associated with high morbidity.
    • Hepatic artery embolization offers a minimally invasive alternative for hemorrhage control.

    Observation:

    • A patient with a traumatic liver tear experienced uncontrollable hemorrhage.
    • Selective embolization of the right hepatic artery was performed using Gelfoam.
    • The procedure effectively controlled the bleeding, likely saving the patient's life.

    Findings:

    • Transient elevations in transaminase and bilirubin levels normalized within 3 weeks post-embolization.
    • A 4-month follow-up hepatic arteriogram confirmed successful revascularization of the right hepatic lobe via collateral circulation.
    • Collateral supply originated from the left hepatic, left gastric, and gastroduodenal arteries.

    Implications:

    • Selective hepatic arterial branch embolization is a safe and effective treatment for massive, life-threatening hemorrhage due to liver trauma.
    • This technique can obviate the need for more invasive surgical interventions.
    • Successful revascularization suggests long-term viability of the embolized liver lobe is maintained.

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