title: Non-traumatic rupture of the iliac vein.
abstract: Two cases of non-traumatic rupture of the iliac veins have invited a review of eight previous cases reported in the literature. The condition is worthwhile reviewing as the clinical signs and findings very much resemble the picture of a ruptured aneurysm including sudden or fairly rapid onset of hypovolaemia and a tender, lower abdominal mass. In addition, concomitant iliac vein thrombosis is a common finding which is likely to contribute to rupture. The management is resuscitation and repair of the vein.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Central Hospital, Västerås, Sweden.
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Forsberg
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bark
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lindholmer
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000601:surgery*; D008026:Ligation; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous