Massive spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage induced by enoxaparin and subsequent abdominal compartment syndrome requiring surgical decompression: A case report and literature review

Autor:	Jeffrey Nelson, Benjamin Quartey
Rok vydání:	2011
Předmět:	medicine.medical_specialty Abdominal compartment syndrome business.industry Electronic journal Surgical correction medicine.disease Surgery Pulmonary embolism Surgical decompression Embolism medicine Retroperitoneal hemorrhage business Atrial flutter
Zdroj:	International Journal of Case Reports and Images. 2:14
ISSN:	0976-3198
DOI:	10.5348/ijcri-2011-10-60-cr-4
Popis:	Introduction: Spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage from the use of enoxaparin is very rare but can be fatal. Although most cases are treated by conservative means, there may be a role for surgical intervention. Case report: We present the case of a 77-year-old man who developed a large retroperitoneal hemorrhage during treatment for pulmonary embolism and atrial flutter with enoxaparin in which supportive measures failed and necessitated surgical correction. Conclusion : This case adds to the growing number of cases of enoxaparin induced spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage and the importance of surgical intervention when conservative management fails.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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