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Indications for surgery in 76 patients with blunt liver trauma
| Perihepatic packing (n=36) | Surgical repair (n=40) | Total (n=76) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developing peritonitis | 6 (20.7%) | 23 (79.3%) | 29 (38.2%) |
| Unstable hemodynamics | 29 (69%) | 13 (31%) | 42 (55.3%) |
| Decreased haemoglobin | 2 (66.7%) | 1 (33.3%) | 3 (3.9%) |
| Positive radiologic findings | 4 (36.4%) | 7 (63.6%) | 11 (14.5%) |
| Decreased LOC a | 6 (60%) | 4 (40%) | 10 (13.2%) |
LOC: level of consciousness
