Transcatheter Arterial Embolization for Blunt Hepatic Trauma in a Preschooler
| Autor: | Takuya Sugiyama, Katsuhiko Hashimoto, Ryutaro Usuki, Yusuke Mori, Tokiya Ishida, Tadanobu Tameta, Hiroko Kobayashi, Kazuaki Shinohara |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management, Vol 6, Iss 2 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2002-7567 2003-539X |
| DOI: | 10.26676/jevtm.v6i2.253 |
| Popis: | Published reports regarding the use of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) for blunt hepatic trauma in young children, especially preschoolers (3–5 years old), are still scarce. We present a case report of a 4-year-old girl who was involved in a motor vehicle accident while sitting in the passenger seat without wearing a seatbelt. Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma and contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan showed severe liver injury with signs of active intraabdominal bleeding. Selective hepatic artery embolization was performed to control arterial hemorrhage. No procedure-related complications occurred, and she was discharged on foot on day 14. TAE is a safe and effective treatment for hemostasis in blunt hepatic trauma, and it should be strongly considered as a treatment option not only in adults but in young children as well. |
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