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Liver Injury Treatment
The treatment for liver injuries depends on the type and severity of injury. Minor contusions and lacerations may heal without surgery. However, severe injuries require surgery.

Treatment for liver injuries may include:
  • Cardiac monitoring Images
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Intravenous fluids Images
  • Narcotic pain medication Images
  • Arterial embolization for liver injury:
    • Blocking the flow of blood to a bleeding portion of the kidney
  • Surgery for liver injury:
    • Repair of injured liver
    • Repair of blood vessels that supply the liver
    • Removal of part of the liver
  • Liver injury clinical trials
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Last Updated: May 27, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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