Hemobilia in a child with liver abscess.

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr

Department of Paediatrics, L.N.J.P. Hospital, New Delhi, India.

Published: January 1991

AI Article Synopsis

  • Hemobilia in children is uncommon and mainly associated with blunt abdominal trauma.
  • A specific case is presented where hemobilia occurred due to a liver abscess, which was effectively treated with selective arterial embolization.
  • It's important to consider hemobilia as a potential cause of gastrointestinal bleeding before deciding on surgery.

Article Abstract

Hemobilia in children is rare and has so far been described only as a complication of blunt abdominal trauma. A case of hemobilia secondary to liver abscess treated successfully by selective arterial embolization is described. Hemobilia should be considered in any case of gastrointestinal hemorrhage before any operative intervention is undertaken.

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