Lee N, Chan S. Isolated injury of the caudate lobe of the liver due to cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
J Forensic Sci 2024;
69:709-713. [PMID:
38233987 DOI:
10.1111/1556-4029.15459]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
Abstract
Chest compressions are the mainstay of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Secondary injuries are frequently reported, most frequently to the thorax and less frequently to the abdomen. Review of existing literature highlights liver lacerations as the most common abdominal injury following cardiopulmonary resuscitation; however, an isolated hepatic caudate lobe injury due to CPR has not yet been reported. We discuss existing literature regarding resuscitation-related injuries, report a case of an isolated hepatic caudate lobe injury due to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and discuss possible mechanisms of injury.
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