title: Rectus sheath haematoma causing muscle necrosis.
abstract: Rectus sheath haematomas are unusual, and it is very rare to find associated rectus muscle necrosis. The aetiological factors are discussed. Non-surgical treatment is preferred, but if surgery is indicated, evacuation of the haematoma with ligation of the feeding vessels is an effective method of treatment.
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D009336:Necrosis