Patterns and Management of Liver Trauma in Riyadh Central Hospital
Abdulla A. Al-Kraida
Abstract:A retrospective study is presented of all patients undergoing laparotomy for liver trauma during a one-year period at the Riyadh Central Hospital. The total number of patients was 38, the majority (36) were men between 21 and 30 years old. Blunt abdominal trauma from road traffic accidents was the predominant cause in 36 patients (95%), and two patients (5%) suffered penetrating injury from gunshot wounds. Associated injury of other organs or systems frequently accompanied the blunt abdominal trauma and was re… Show more
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