Fatal intraperitoneal haemorrhage of hepatic origin.
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چکیده
Eight cases of fatal haemoperitoneum due to liver bleeding are reported. Two followed trauma (liver biopsy and cholecystectomy). The remaining six were spontaneous, 5 being due to malignant liver disease. The sixth case due to polycystic liver disease appears to be unique. The aetiology and importance of spontaneous hepatic bleeding is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 62 734 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986