Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
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Pol. Merkur. Lekarski · May 2012
Case Reports[Rectus sheath hematoma: a rarely diagnosed complication of anticoagulation therapy].
Anticoagulation therapy with vitamin K antagonist (VKA) or heparin, even properly applied, may lead to occurrence of differently localized hematomas, including rectus sheath hematoma (RSH). This uncommon complication of anticoagulation is often misdiagnosed. ⋯ Hematoma was detected with delay on abdominal ultrasonography and visualized topographically on computed tomography Conservative treatment was performed. During a 5-month period, gradual reabsorption of RSH was observed on control ultrasonography examinations.