Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4161401 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The clinical scenario of a 3 year-old child who sustained a retrohepatic inferior vena cava injury following blunt abdominal trauma is reported. The presentation, evaluation, and surgical management are discussed.
Graphical abstractAfter sustaining a blunt retrohepatic inferior vena cava injury, damage control exploration was required to obtain hemostasis on this 3 year-old girl. Due to the amount of packing placed in the abdomen, the degree of shock bowel on presentation and the amount of continued bleeding from fulminant DIC, a large vacuum pack dressing was required to maintain temporary abdominal containment.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
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Authors
Stephen J. Fenton, Thane A. Blinman, Robin C. Cook, Joy L. Collins,