title: Spontaneous Hepatic Rupture with Intraperitoneal Hemorrhage without Underlying Etiology: A Report of Two Cases.
abstract: Spontaneous hepatic rupture is a rare event most often occurring in association with underlying liver disease or pregnancy. We report two unusual cases of hepatic rupture without any identifiable pathology, trauma, or comorbid conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 2000 College Plaza, 8215 112th Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2C8.
authors.forename: Kristin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: A M James
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Shapiro
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