Why Is a Lacerated Liver?
A Liver Injury, Also Known as Liver Laceration, Is Some Form of Trauma Sustained to the Liver. This Can Occur Through Either a Blunt Force Such as a Car...
A liver injury, also known as liver laceration, is some form of trauma sustained to the liver. This can occur through either a blunt force such as a car accident, or a penetrating foreign object such as a knife. Liver injuries constitute 5% of all traumas, making it the most common abdominal injury.
How serious is a lacerated liver?
A liver laceration is a tear in the liver tissue. Liver lacerations range in severity from mild to very severe or fatal. Uncontrolled bleeding is the most common problem resulting from liver wounds.
How long can you live with a lacerated liver?
The literature on activity restriction and return to play after liver injury is scarce. Healing of a simple liver laceration and subcapsular hematoma occurs in 2 to 4 months, whereas complex injuries require up to 6 months.