Retroperitoneal haematomas in obstetrics: literature review.
BACKGROUND
There is paucity of literature on retroperitoneal haemorrhage/haematomas (RH) as these cases are extremely rare in obstetrics. Experience is available mostly from case reports and therefore the incidence of RH in obstetrics is unknown.


METHODS
Literature search in Medline/Pubmed and Google scholar using MeSH; aneurysm, haematoma, haemorrhage, obstetrics and retroperitoneal.
This article discusses aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic difficulties and dilemmas, as well as misleading symptoms that often mimic common clinical conditions.


METHODS
Management of RH is complex and continues to improve with advancements in the investigative strategies, treatment options and critical care specialty. Further the authors highlight the importance of basic principles of clinical examination, the need for multidisciplinary input and the current trend in the management options.
Rafi
Junaid
J
Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust, County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford HR1 2ER, UK. drjunaidrafi@hotmail.com
Muppala
Hari
H
D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D014463:Ultrasonography