Rectus sheath haematoma - a complication of anticoagulation therapy : a case report

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1983
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
A right-sided rectus sheath haematoma developed during heparin therapy for deep vein thrombosis. Computed tomography of the abdomen provided accurate pre-operative images of the size and extent of the haematoma, and surgical evacuation thereof resulted in uneventful recovery.
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CITATION: Du Toit, D. F. et al. 1983. Rectus sheath haematoma - a complication of anticoagulation therapy : a case report. South African Medical Journal, 63:902-903.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
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