title: Rectus sheath hematoma after transvaginal follicle aspiration: a rare complication of in vitro fertilization.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To discuss the diagnosis and management of rectus sheath hematomas after transvaginal follicle aspiration.
  
  
  METHODS
  Case report.
  
  
  METHODS
  A single healthy patient in an academic IVF center.
  
  
  METHODS
  A healthy patient undergoing routine transvaginal follicle aspiration for IVF.
  
  
  METHODS
  CT scan, serial phlebotomy, IV fluid, in-patient observation.
  
  
  METHODS
  Condition at discharge.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Patient was successfully managed with conservative measures. After the initial decline, serial hematocrits were stable over 24 hours without any operative interventions.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Rectus sheath hematomas are rare complications of IVF and can be managed conservatively.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York 10023, USA. jw781@columbia.edu
authors: Jeff G
authors: JG
authors: Wang
authors: Megan J
authors: MJ
authors: Huchko
authors: Suzanne
authors: S
authors: Kavic
authors: Mark V
authors: MV
authors: Sauer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000637:transplantation*; D017568:Rectus Abdominis / Q000473:pathology*; D014621:Vagina