Angioembolization versus surgical repair in pediatric liver trauma: A propensity score–matched analysis of TQIP data

Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2026 Open access

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Authors: Zihuang Zhang, Xingruo Zhang, Daniel Tahan, Seowoo Kim, Danielle M. Tatum, Kevin N. Harrell, Jeanette Zhang, Clifton L. McGinness, David C. Yu, Sharven Taghavi
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163047
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Liver trauma is a leading cause of pediatric mortality, yet consensus on optimal intervention in children remains unclear. Angioembolization (AE), widely adopted in adults, remains underutilized in children. We hypothesized that AE would be associated with lower in-hospital mortality than surgical repair (SR). METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program database (2018-2021) to identify pediatric patients (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Abdominal Trauma and Injuries Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
61
Issue
6
Pages
163047–163047
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN