Nonoperative management of grade IV liver laceration following blunt abdominal trauma complicated with delayed bilioplueral fistula
The incidence of bile leaks following blunt liver trauma ranges from 0.5% to 21%. Bile leaks could give rise to biliopleural fistula, which can end up causing cholethorax, where a bilious effusion is seen in the pleural cavity. Early recognition of this condition is essential for favorable outcome....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-12-01
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| Series: | SAGE Open Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X231220799 |