A Case of Abdominal Pain: Rectus Sheath Hematoma

Objective & Hypothesis:Introduction: Abdominal pain is present in 5-10% of all patients presenting to emergency departments which constitutes a major part of the cases presenting to emergency departments.

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Key Findings & Data:Rectus sheath hematoma is a rare cause of abdominal pain and is seen more frequently in elderly, and female patients.

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Conclusion & Impact:Discussion and Conclusion: Rectus sheath hematoma should be considered in patients presenting to the emergency department.

🔬Design:Research Article

📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample

⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters

Abstract

Introduction: Abdominal pain is present in 5-10% of all patients presenting to emergency departments which constitutes a major part of the cases presenting to emergency departments. Rectus sheath hematoma is a rare cause of abdominal pain and is seen more frequently in elderly, and female patients. Material and Methods: One of the most important predisposing factors is anticoagulant treatment. Results: We presented here a case of a rectus sheath hematoma which is one of the rare causes of abdominal pain in the light of literature. Discussion and Conclusion: Rectus sheath hematoma should be considered in patients presenting to the emergency department.

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Amaç: Acile başvuran hastaların %5-10'unda karın ağrısı yakınması olup, acil servis başvurularının önemli bir kısmını oluşturur. Rektus kılıf kanamaları nadir görülen karın ağrısı nedeni olup, yaşlı ve kadınlarda daha sık görülür. Gereç ve Yöntem: En önemli predispozan faktorlerden biri antikoagulan tedavidir. Bulgular: Bu makalede karın ağrısının nadir nedenlerinden olan rektus kılıf hematomu olgusunu literatür eşliğinde sunulmuştur Tartışma ve Sonuç: Rektus kılıf hematomu acil servise başvurularda akılda tutulmalıdır.

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ERKURAN, M. K., KAPTAN, H. M., DURAN, A., KAYA, M. (2022). A Case of Abdominal Pain: Rectus Sheath Hematoma. İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 8 - Sayı: 2, 111–113. https://ajindex.com/articles/551121

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