title: Ultrasound-guided paracentesis in the diagnosis of postpartum hemoperitoneum. A report of three cases.
abstract: Real-time ultrasound and ultrasound-guided paracentesis were used in the diagnosis of hemoperitoneum in three patients. In all three, who had decreasing hematocrits, the possibility of intraperitoneal bleeding was confirmed or excluded with the two techniques.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Phelan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography