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Symposium on Gastroenterology

Management of liver trauma

    Published Online:18 Nov 2013https://doi.org/10.12968/hmed.2013.74.8.432

    Abstract

    The increasing incidence of hepatic trauma has been mirrored by a rise in the expectant management of these injuries. Liver injuries should be managed in a multimodal manner, with discussion with regional specialist units.

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