Traumatic haemoperitoneum in a pony

Haemoperitoneum following gallbladder necrosis.

Acute cholecystitis is usually treated conservatively, and surgery performed electively. Complications of cholecystitis such as empyema and perforation may be difficult to diagnose preoperatively. Delay in diagnosis and subsequent operative intervention results in increased morbidity and mortality. Prompt recognition and management are necessary to improve the outcome. CASE REPORT. A 54-year-ol...

Haemoperitoneum caused by Meckel's diverticulum.

A case of Meckel's diverticulum presenting acutely with spontaneous haemoperitoneum is presented. This complication has not, to our knowledge, been previously reported.

Color discrimination in Caspian pony

Idiopathic spontaneous haemoperitoneum.

A case is described of bleeding arising from the falciform ligament which occurred in the absence of obvious local pathology. Spontaneous bleeding from this site hitherto has not been reported. Previously described cases of idiopathic spontaneous haemoperitoneum and factors implicated in the aetiology of this rare condition are reviewed.

Spontaneous haemoperitoneum secondary to a Meckel's diverticulum.

Meckel's diverticulum is a relatively common gastrointestinal entity which occasionally causes complications. Meckel's diverticulum is classically described to mimic acute appendicitis when inflamed as well as being a cause of unexplained luminal gastrointestinal bleeding. An unusual cause of spontaneous non traumatic haemoperitoneum found during surgery performed for a suspected acute appendic...