Treatment of transfixing hepatic lesions with a hydrostatic balloon
Abstract
Because of its size, the liver is particularly vulnerable to damage in contusions and penetrating wounds of the abdomen. The incidence of liver damage ranges from 15 to 45% in abdominal contusions, but rises to 30 to 40% after penetrating firearm or knife wounds. In essence, any projectile or any other perforating instrument that penetrates the abdomen can cause liver damage.
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