Hepatic Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
is the liver a commonly injured abdominal organ
A
Yes, third most common
2
Q
what is in 3% of trauma patients
A
liver laceration, frequently associated with other injured organs
3
Q
The need for surgery is determined by
A
Size of the laceration, the degree of hemoperitoneum and the patients clinical status
4
Q
what lobe is more commonly affected
A
Right
5
Q
degree of trauma range
A
small laceration to a large laceration with a hematoma to a subcapsular hematoma or capsular disruption
6
Q
what are hematomas
A
Complex
