Spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma: a case report.

Full Abstract

Spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma is an uncommon condition which usually presents as acute abdomen, mimicking other abdominal disorders. Management must be initially conservative, but surgery is indicated in progressive hematomas. We present a case report of rectus sheath hematoma conservatively managed.

Author information

Author/s: Ruiz-Tovar, J (J); Gamallo, C (C);

Affiliation: jruiztovar(-atsign-)gmail.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Acta chirurgica Belgica (Acta Chir Belg), published in Belgium. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2008 May-Jun; vol 108 (issue 3) : pp 339-40

Dates: Created 2008/08/19; Completed 2008/11/17;

PMID: 18710110, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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