Liver injuries represent one of the most frequent life-threatening
injuries in trauma patients. In determining the optimal management
strategy, the anatomic injury, the hemodynamic status, and the
associated injuries should be taken into consideration. Liver trauma
approach may require non-operative or operative management with the
intent to restore the homeostasis and the normal physiology. The
management of liver trauma should be multidisciplinary including trauma
surgeons, interventional radiologists, and emergency and ICU physicians.
The aim of this paper is to present the World Society of Emergency
Surgery (WSES) liver trauma management guidelines