Spontaneous Rectus Sheath Hematoma

Abdominal wall pathology is a frequently overlooked cause of acute abdomen. Increasing use of antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapies has led to an increase in the incidence of spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma (RSH). A high index of suspicion is needed for diagnosis as it can closely mimic other...

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Main Authors: Alla, Venkata M, Karnam, Showri M, Kaushik, Manu, Porter, Joann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2010-02-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/0dw7z87v