The negative effect of preexisting cirrhosis on blunt liver trauma patients: a multifaceted approach from the trauma quality improvement program database.

Ting-An HsuShih-Ching KangYu-San TeeFaran BokhariChih-Yuan Fu

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2024)

Within TQIP, pre-existing cirrhosis is a significant negative determinant for outcomes in blunt liver trauma. Cirrhotic patients undergoing TAE for hemostasis face greater mortality risk than non-cirrhotic counterparts.

Keyphrases

trauma patients
quality improvement
patients undergoing
patient safety
emergency department
adverse drug
skeletal muscle
drug induced