Liver Injury Grading Overview
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Which grade of liver injury is characterized by a subcapsular hematoma involving more than 75% of the hepatic lobe?

  • Grade I (correct)
  • Grade IV
  • Grade II
  • Grade III
  • What type of liver injury includes hepatic vascular disruption?

  • Laceration (correct)
  • Contusion
  • Bile duct injury
  • Subcapsular hematoma
  • Which of the following is NOT a condition associated with liver trauma?

  • Contusion
  • Splenic rupture (correct)
  • Bile duct injury
  • Hematoma
  • What is considered a Grade II liver injury?

    <p>Laceration &gt; 1 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of liver injury may involve juxtahepatic venous injuries?

    <p>Vascular disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized as Grade 1 under the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma grading system for liver injuries?

    <p>A tear in the capsule less than 1 cm deep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the grading system for liver injuries, what depth of hematoma is classified as Grade 1?

    <p>Less than 10 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following descriptions does NOT apply to Grade 1 liver injury?

    <p>Severe intra-abdominal hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome would classify a liver injury as more severe than Grade 1?

    <p>A capsule tear that is 2 cm deep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition reflects the most critical categorization in liver injury grading beyond Grade 1?

    <p>Hematoma larger than 10 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by a grade 6 liver injury following a motor vehicle accident?

    <p>Severe global injury with significant hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imaging finding helps confirm a global liver injury?

    <p>CT scan demonstrating global liver injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication is commonly associated with a grade 6 liver injury?

    <p>Significant hemoperitoneum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential management consideration for a grade 6 liver injury?

    <p>Immediate laparotomy for repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of liver injury grading, what does the presence of capsular laceration suggest?

    <p>A more significant and serious injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Liver Injury Overview

    • Liver trauma can manifest as subcapsular hematoma, intrahepatic hematoma, laceration, contusion, hepatic vascular disruption, and bile duct injury.

    Grading of Liver Injury by AAST

    • Grading system developed by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST).

    Grade I

    • Involves a subcapsular hematoma covering less than 10% of the hepatic lobe.
    • Less than 1 cm deep capsule tear in the liver.

    Grade II

    • A hematoma greater than 10% of the liver lobe without significant parenchymal injury.

    Grade III

    • Includes larger lacerations or hematomas, typically over 3 cm deep, affecting multiple segments.

    Grade IV

    • Involves major lacerations and vascular injuries, possibly including juxtahepatic venous injuries.

    Grade V

    • Extensive liver damage or near-total vascular disruption, leading to significant hemorrhage.

    Grade VI

    • Total devascularization of the liver, often resulting from severe trauma, such as in a motor vehicle accident.

    Diagnostic Imaging

    • Computed tomography (CT) can reveal extensive, global liver injury, essential for assessing the severity of trauma.

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    This quiz covers the various types of liver injuries and the grading system established by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST). Each grade from I to VI highlights the severity and extent of liver damage. Test your knowledge on liver trauma and its classifications.

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