J Korean Soc Emerg Med.  2011 Aug;22(4):350-353.

Case of Multiple Liver Lacerations Detected After Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Jung JW
• You HS
• Kim TS
• Lee JW
• Kim JH
• Lee JN
• Lee SH

Abstract

The liver is one of the most commonly injured organs by blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma. The incidence of injuries is increasing annually as a result of the high number of traffic accidents. The mortality of this injury is almost 15% and the most common cause of death is hemorrhage. But, liver injuries during cardiopulmonary resuscitation are rare complications. These liver injuries can be managed and treated by non-operatively. We reported a case of multiple liver lacerations that was detected incidentally and was treated with non-operative management.

Keyword

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Liver laceration

MeSH Terms

Accidents, Traffic
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cause of Death
Hemorrhage
Incidence
Lacerations
Liver