Causes and Management of Blunt Liver Trauma in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives: The purpose of this research is to assess the management strategies and outcomes of blunt liver trauma (BLT) and determine the patients’ management and prognosis by analyzing the admission patterns of patients in a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan and assessing the treatment methods used and the factors that affected the recovery of the patients. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was undertaken on 120 patients who suffered from BLT. Medical records were used in this study to obtain details in terms of demographics, mechanisms of injury, management, and outcome. They stipulated the inclusion criteria which included parents who were 18 years and above diagnosed with BLT but excluded those who had head and spinal injuries and pediatric patients. Results: Patients were mostly male with a mean age of 32.5 years. Road traffic accidents were the most common cause of injury with 65%. In the survey, nonsurgical management was effective in 85 percent of the instances, whereas surgery was necessary for severe injuries. The overall rate of recovery is very favorable with minimal complication and mortality reported. Conclusion: In most situations, conservative measures are used in the treatment of BLT, with surgery required only for complicated injury. It's evident that indicates that early diagnosis and chemotherapy are critical for the health of patients with breast cancer.
DOI: 10.53555/f1wvn821
Author: Rang Ali
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4405956831