2009
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2009.01.007
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The changing nature of rectus sheath haematoma: Case series and literature review

Abstract: This case series indicates the increasing prevalence and severity of rectus sheath haematoma, largely due to increased use of anticoagulant medication in an aging population. Our findings emphasise the changing nature of the condition, together with the variable clinical courses it may take. Clinicians must treat this condition expectantly and be aware of complications that may ensue.

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“…The aim of surgery is to quickly explore the rectus sheath for locating and ligating the bleeding vessel [16,17]. Drainage would be the only intervention when no bleeding vessel could be found intra-operatively, as in one of our cases.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…The aim of surgery is to quickly explore the rectus sheath for locating and ligating the bleeding vessel [16,17]. Drainage would be the only intervention when no bleeding vessel could be found intra-operatively, as in one of our cases.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…[2] Daha çok alt kadranda (%80) ve sağ tarafta (%60) görülür. Bir çalışmada rektus kılıf hematomunun akut karın ağrısı nedeniyle hastaneye başvuran ve tanı için ultrasonogrofiye yönlendirilen hastaların %1.8'inde tespit edildiği gösterilmiştir.…”
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“…Duyarlılığı ve özgünlüğü %100'dür. [2,5,14] Rektus kılıf hematomları boyut ve lokalizasyonuna göre 3 tipe ayrılır. [1] Bu sınıflandırma acil tıp hekiminin konsültasyon istemini ve tedavi seçimini belirler (Tablo 1).…”
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