Damage control surgery for liver injury

Phase I	Exploratory laparotomy
	Control of bleeding and contamination
	Packing and temporary abdominal closure
Phase II	Aggressive ICU resuscitation
	Rewarming
	Correction of coagulopathy
	Optimization of blood volume and oxygen delivery
Phase III	Planned reoperation
	Packing change
	Evacuation of blood clot
	Definitive repair of injuries
	Abdominal closure

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