Acute renal failure due to retroperitoneal haematoma: a question of warfarin dispensation.
We report a case of an important and uncommon haemorrhagic complication in a patient receiving warfarin treatment. We reflect on the importance of close monitoring of anticoagulant therapy to prevent haemorrhagic complications and to ensure safety in longterm use.
Waring
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University Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.
Cumming
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin