Thirty-six patients with severe hepatic trauma were treated with prolonged closed liver
packing. Reoperation to remove the packing was performed from 7 to 10 days after the first …

The efficacy of liver packing for uncontrolled hemorrhage was assessed in 345 patients with
hepatic injuries divided into two groups: Group I (1977—1980; n= 177), when packing was …

Packing for control of haemorrhage was used in 22 of 294 patients undergoing surgery for
liver trauma over a 6-year period. The major indication for packing was transfusion-induced …

The experience of six regional trauma centers with severe hepatic trauma was reviewed to
identify trends in management, mortality, and postoperative complications. During the 5-year …

Presently available techniques for control of hepatic hemorrhage in patients with extensive
parenchymal injuries include direct suture, topical hemostatic agents, hepatotomy or …

Abstract From July 1978 to July 1985, 1,348 patients with hepatic injuries were treated.
During this period, 66 patients (5.3% or 9.4 patients/year) required perihepatic packing …

Hypothesis Perihepatic packs used to control hemorrhage after liver injury increase the risk
of complications and this risk increases the longer packs are left in place. Design …

Early intra-abdominal packing is a lifesaving maneuver for selected patients with major liver
injuries. However, the effectiveness of perihepatic packing can be limited by renewed …

Perihepatic packing was used in 25 of 197 (12.7%) patients presenting with liver trauma to
westmead hospital over an 8 year period. Packing was used either to provide temporary …

Most liver injuries lend themselves to satisfactory hemostasis and drainage, with or without
resectional debridement. A small number of injuries will necessitate massive blood …