International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences
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Volume 4 Issue 3
2013 (July - September)
A CASE REPORT ON ISCHEMIC HEPATITIS –SHOCK LIVER
Ischemic hepatitis or shock liver is defined as an extensive hepatocellular necrosis associated with a decrease in hepatic perfusion caused by inadequate blood or oxygen supply. Ischemic hepatitis refers to diffuse hepatic injury secondary to acute hypoperfusion. Herewith we report 19 years old male with a fracture shaft of Right femur following road traffic accident, corrected by open reduction & internal fixation. Intraoperatively patient developed hypotension and then post-operative wound infection leading to ischemic hepatitis.
A.J. MANJULA DEVI, B. SHANTHI AND J. RATHI ROOPAVATHY
Ischemic hepatitis, Shock liver.
1298-1300