Open balloon tamponade and hepatic angiography for hemorrhage control of transhepatic gunshot wounds in a hybrid trauma operating room environment

Melike Harfouche*, Jonathan Morrison, Rishi Kundi, Joseph J. Dubose, Thomas M. Scalea

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Abstract

The management of high-grade liver trauma is challenging and mortality rates are high. Balloon tamponade is a valuable tool for control of transhepatic penetrating injuries. We report three cases of hybrid management of penetrating liver trauma with balloon tamponade and hepatic angiography in a hybrid operating room environment. The combination of balloon tamponade with hepatic angioembolization provides an enhanced approach for the management of these injuries.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)120-125
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management
Volume4
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Balloon tamponade
  • Endovascular intervention
  • Hybrid techniques
  • Penetrating liver trauma

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