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Giant rectus sheath hematoma.

Gabriela Bello¹, Pablo Blanco²

¹Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas (DNSFFAA), 3060, 8 de Octubre Ave., 11600, Montevideo, Uruguay.

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|July 31, 2019

Summary

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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) effectively diagnoses rectus sheath hematoma (RSH), an uncommon abdominal condition. This imaging technique aids in prompt treatment and improved patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Computed tomography Critical care Hematoma Point of care Rectus abdominis Ultrasound

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Area of Science:

Emergency Medicine
Radiology
Surgical Diagnosis

Background:

Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is a rare condition often linked to anticoagulation therapy.
RSH can present with symptoms mimicking more common abdominal pathologies, complicating diagnosis.
Accurate and timely diagnosis of RSH is crucial for effective management and reducing patient morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the diagnostic utility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in identifying rectus sheath hematoma (RSH).
To present a case study highlighting the successful application of POCUS in diagnosing RSH in an emergency setting.

Main Methods:

Case report of an elderly patient presenting with shock, abdominal pain, a palpable mass, and anemia.
Initial assessment using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to identify a suspected large RSH.
Confirmation of the diagnosis via computed tomography (CT) scan.
Surgical intervention for the confirmed rectus sheath hematoma.

Main Results:

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) demonstrated high sensitivity in detecting rectus sheath hematoma (RSH).
Computed tomography (CT) confirmed the diagnosis of a large RSH.
Surgical treatment resulted in significant clinical improvement for the patient.

Conclusions:

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a valuable and sensitive tool for the diagnosis of rectus sheath hematoma (RSH).
POCUS serves as an excellent modality for monitoring patients diagnosed with RSH.
Early POCUS diagnosis can lead to timely intervention and improved patient outcomes for RSH.