Citation

Miglietta MA, Moore JA, Bernstein MP, Frangos SG, Ginsburg H, Pachter HL. J. Pediatr. Surg. 2006; 41(9): 1604-1606.

Affiliation

New York University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Bellvue Hospital Center, New York, NY 10016, USA. maurizio.miglietta@med.nyu.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.05.001

PMID

16952600

Abstract

Hepatic artery injuries sustained as a result of blunt abdominal trauma are rare. This case represents the first reported hepatic artery transection and the second hepatic artery injury described in children. Hepatic artery injuries are associated with high mortality, and their management is complex and controversial.

Language: en