Diagnosis of the rectus sheath hematoma was confirmed by sonographic examination.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Rectus sheath hematoma is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain.
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Key Findings & Data:We present an elderly patient using aspirin who had an acute abdominal pain after a coughing attack.
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Conclusion & Impact:Diagnosis of the rectus sheath hematoma was confirmed by sonographic examination.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Rectus sheath hematoma is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain. We present an elderly patient using aspirin who had an acute abdominal pain after a coughing attack. Diagnosis of the rectus sheath hematoma was confirmed by sonographic examination.
Özet
Rektus abdominis kılıf hematomu, akut abdominal ağrı- nın sık olmayan bir sebebidir. Biz aspirin kullanan ve bir öksürük atağı sonrasında akut abdominal ağrı gelişen yaşlı bir hastayı sunuyoruz. Rektus kas kılıfı hematomu tanısı sonografik inceleme ile doğrulandı.
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YILDIRIM, M., KÖKTENER, A., YILDIRIM, Z. (2011). Development of rectus sheath hematoma after a coughing attack in an elderly patient using aspirin. Yeni Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 28 - Sayı: 4, 248–249. https://ajindex.com/articles/338544
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