Rare case of pediatric trauma with hepatic injury managed using gel-foam embolization: a case report

Abstract Nonoperative management for hepatic injuries requires observation and supportive care in the case of hemodynamically stable patients. If there is active bleeding on presentation, hepatic artery embolization is an option to achieve hemostasis in the acute setting. Although interventional rad...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports 2023-09, Vol.2023 (9)
Main Authors: Rana, Asama, O’Toole, James, Hooda, Zamaan, Veltri, John, Kiselak, Elizabeth, Rebein, Benjamin
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Nonoperative management for hepatic injuries requires observation and supportive care in the case of hemodynamically stable patients. If there is active bleeding on presentation, hepatic artery embolization is an option to achieve hemostasis in the acute setting. Although interventional radiology procedures are well documented in adults, there is limited literature regarding these procedures in the pediatric population. In this report, we present a case of a pediatric patient who sustained blunt abdominal trauma, resulting in a grade IV liver injury. Treatment involved fluoroscopically guided right hepatic segmental arterial gel-foam embolization.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjad522