Rectus sheath haematoma: a rare presentation of non-contact strenuous exercises.

Full Abstract

Rectus sheath haematoma (RSH) is a well-documented but uncommon clinical condition. It is usually a self-limiting condition but can present as a life-threatening emergency. RSH after non-contact vigorous exercise is unknown. Two such cases secondary to yoga and laughter therapy sessions, respectively, are reported. One of them required surgical intervention, whereas the other was successfully treated conservatively.

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Author information

Author/s: Sharma, Hemant (H); Shekhawat, Narayan Singh (NS); Bhandari, Sudhir (S); Memon, Breda (B); Memon, Muhammed Ashraf (MA);

Affiliation: Department of Surgery, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: British journal of sports medicine (Br J Sports Med), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Oct; vol 41 (issue 10) : pp 688-90

Dates: Created 2007/09/24; Completed 2007/12/27;

PMID: 17496071, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Aged
Aspirin - adverse effects
Athletic Injuries - etiology; therapy
Female
Hematoma - etiology; therapy
Humans
Laughter Therapy - adverse effects

Laughter Therapy - adverse effects
Middle Aged
Muscular Diseases - etiology; therapy
Rectus Abdominis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Yoga

Associated Chemicals: Aspirin (50-78-2)

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