Acute spontaneous haematoma of the rectum.
Gastrointestinal haematomata occur usually in the small intestine and may be secondary to anticoagulation. Spontaneous intramural haematoma of the rectum is rare. We report such a case which presented as acute abdominal pain and which was treated by simple drainage.
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Department of Surgery, Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, Gwent, UK.
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D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000188:drug therapy; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy / Q000379:methods; D014859:Warfarin / Q000009:adverse effects
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin