Rectus sheath haematoma associated with low molecular weight heparin: a case series.

Full Abstract

A report of three cases of spontaneous rectus sheath haematoma within a 1-month period in a single hospital. The common feature was the recent treatment with low molecular weight heparin. In contrast to the perceived benign nature of the classically-described haematoma, the cases described were life-threatening and required aggressive intervention.

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Author information

Author/s: Donaldson, J (J); Knowles, C H (CH); Clark, S K (SK); Renfrew, I (I); Lobo, M D (MD);

Affiliation: Centre for Academic Surgery, Royal London Hospital, London, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (Ann R Coll Surg Engl), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Apr; vol 89 (issue 3) : pp 309-12

Dates: Created 2007/03/30; Completed 2007/05/09; Revised 2008/11/20;

PMID: 17394721, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Abdominal Pain - etiology
Aged
Anticoagulants - adverse effects
Female
Hematoma - chemically induced

Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight - adverse effects
Humans
Middle Aged
Rectus Abdominis - blood supply
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Associated Chemicals: Anticoagulants (0) ; Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight (0)

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