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Portal venous system injuries.

J M Graham, K L Mattox, A C Beall

    The Journal of Trauma
    |June 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Traumatic portal venous system injuries are rare but challenging. This study shows that standard vascular techniques can successfully manage these portal venous injuries, even with associated trauma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Trauma Surgery
    • Abdominal Trauma

    Background:

    • Traumatic injuries to the portal venous system are infrequent but present significant management challenges.
    • These injuries often occur in the context of penetrating trauma and are frequently associated with other vascular damage.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the management and outcomes of patients with traumatic portal venous injuries.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of various surgical techniques in treating these complex injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 94 patients treated for traumatic portal venous injuries over 13 years.
    • Analysis of injury types, mechanisms, associated injuries, surgical interventions, and patient outcomes.
    • Surgical approaches included venorrhaphy, ligation, shunts, and clamping/packing.

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    Main Results:

    • 94 patients with portal venous injuries (37 portal, 45 superior mesenteric, 7 splenic, 9 inferior mesenteric) were identified.
    • Penetrating trauma was the cause in 77 patients; 80 patients had associated vascular injuries.
    • Hemorrhage control failure led to 26 deaths; 6 deaths resulted from postoperative complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite the complexity and associated injuries, traumatic portal venous injuries can be successfully managed.
    • Standard vascular reconstructive techniques are effective in treating these challenging injuries.
    • Effective hemorrhage control is critical for improving survival in patients with portal venous trauma.