Uncontrollable bleeding remains a life-threatening problem in severe liver injury. The
application of an absorbable mesh has been reported in a small number of patients. To …

This study examined a mesh wrap technique that provides effective hepatic tamponade and
clinical experience with the technique in 6 patients is reported. Technical feasibility and …

The liver is the most commonly injured abdominal I. The mortality from hepatic injury ranges
Ft $ nS to 25 per cent with the leading cause of death being haemorrhagez. The majority of …

Uncontrollable hemorrhage remains the predominant cause of death in patients with
complex liver injuries. In view of the recently reported success in control of hemorrhage from …

Surgical and radiologic techniques from computed tomography (CT) scanning and
embolization to temporary gauze packing and mesh hepatorrhaphy have been developed to …

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 …

Background The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of absorbable mesh
wrapping (MW) versus perihepatic packing (HP) for severe hepatic injury. Methods From …

PURPOSE: This study reviews the authors' experience in treating severe pediatric liver
injuries with absorbable mesh wrapping. The authors found this relatively new therapeutic …

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 …