Two Cases of Spontaneous Liver Rupture and Literature Review
1996
Two Cases of Spontaneous Liver Rupture
Sample size: 2
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): P. J. Cozzi, D. L. Morris
Primary Institution: UNSW Department of Surgery, The St George Hospital
Conclusion
The treatment of choice for ruptured haemangiomata is liver resection, and for rupture during pregnancy, it is tamponade with packs and evacuation of the haematoma.
Supporting Evidence
- Spontaneous liver rupture is uncommon and has a high mortality rate.
- One patient had a history of hypertension and the other had a bleeding diathesis.
- Both patients were treated successfully and are alive and well.
Takeaway
Two women had their livers rupture, but doctors were able to save them with surgery. One had high blood pressure, and the other had a bleeding problem.
Methodology
The study involved two case reports of patients diagnosed with spontaneous liver rupture, treated with different surgical methods.
Limitations
The study is based on only two cases, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Two female patients aged 60 and 61.
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