Medical MCQ - A 17 year old boy is admitted to the hospital after S, per abdomen examination is normal. After adequate resuscitation, his pulse rate is 80/min and BP is 110/70mmHg. Abdominal CT reveals 1cm deep laceration on the left lobe of the liver extending from the dome more than half way through the parenchyma. Appropriate mangement at this time would be

A 17 year old boy is admitted to the hospital after S, per abdomen examination is normal. After adequate resuscitation, his pulse rate is 80/min and BP is 110/70mmHg. Abdominal CT reveals 1cm deep laceration on the left lobe of the liver extending from the dome more than half way through the parenchyma. Appropriate mangement at this time would be

Conservative management

Abdominal exploration and packing of hepatic wounds

Abdominal exploration and ligation of left hepatic aery

Left hepatectomy

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Conservative management

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In stable persons Conservative management is the preferred option Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 437-439

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