Rectus sheath haematoma: an unusual diagnosis.
Rectus sheath haematoma is a very rare occurrence. There were four cases in this hospital within a three month period. In this article, these cases, their investigation and management arc reported. A review of the literature was undertaken to ascertain how best to diagnose and treat this condition.
Casey
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Dept. of General Surgery, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland.
Mahmoud
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Carroll
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Hurley
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D017568:Rectus Abdominis / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography