Fatal rectus sheath hematoma: a rare autopsy phenomenon
Abstract Background Rectus sheath hematoma is a condition where blood is accumulated within the sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle. It is caused by the rupture of either the superior or inferior epigastric artery or from a direct tear of the rectus muscle itself. This condition is usually self-li...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41935-021-00237-3 |