An Unusual Case of Hemoperitoneum: Spontaneous Rectus Sheath Hematoma
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Spontaneous Rectus Sheath Hematoma
Abdominal wall pathology is a frequently overlooked cause of acute abdomen. Increasing use of antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapies has led to an increase in the incidence of spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma (RSH). A high index of suspicion is needed for diagnosis as it can closely mimic other causes of acute abdomen. Herein, we report a case of RSH presenting with abdominal pain in which ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0896-8608,1718-4304
DOI: 10.3747/pdi.2012.00178