Rectus sheath hematoma: three case reports

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Rectus sheath hematoma is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain. It is an accumulation of blood in the sheath of the rectus abdominis, secondary to rupture of an epigastric vessel or muscle tear. It could occur spontaneously or...

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Main Authors: Kapan Selin, Turhan Ahmet N, Alis Halil, Kalayci Mustafa U, Hatipoglu Sinan, Yigitbas Hakan, Aygun Ersan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/22