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Spontaneous retroperitoneal haemorrhage after pulmonary thromboembolectomy surgery
  • Aabha Divya,
  • Alicia Chia,
  • David Jenkins
Aabha Divya
Papworth Surgery

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Alicia Chia
Papworth Surgery
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David Jenkins
Papworth Surgery
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Abstract

Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma is a rare complication of anticoagulation therapy. Presentation may vary from limb paresis to hypovolemic shock due to blood loss. The optimal treatment is controversial as it can be managed conservatively or surgically. We report a case of spontaneously occurring iliopsoas hematoma in a patient on anticoagulation post pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgery.