title: Postpartum rupture of a subcapsular hematoma of the liver.
abstract: We report a case of postpartum rupture of a subcapsular hematoma of the liver. The etiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment of this condition are discussed. We emphasize the modern concepts in treatment of hepatic hemorrhage. This knowledge and an awareness of the possible diagnosis will help to decrease the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with this disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Mater Infirmorum Hospital, Belfast, N. Ireland.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Marshall
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous