Atraumatic Splenic Rupture in a Patient on Apixaban and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
Splenic rupture due to any cause is a life-threatening complication and commonly attributed to trauma. Atraumatic splenic rupture is very rarely reported, and the incidence is currently unknown. Anticoagulants and dual anti-platelet medication can increase the chances of a splenic rupture. Surgical...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096211026492 |