Transplantation after blunt trauma to the liver: a valuable option or just a "waste of organs"?

Transplantation after blunt trauma to the liver: a valuable option or just a "waste of organs"?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>Liver injury due to trauma is a rare indication for transplantation. The main indications in such cases were uncontrollable bleeding and insufficient hepatic function. Because of poor results, liver transplantation in these patients i...

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Main Authors: Heuer M, Kaiser GM, Lendemans S, Vernadakis S, Treckmann JW, Paul A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
abdominal trauma
liver injury
liver transplantation
prognosis
"waste of organs"
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/15/4/169

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