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Spontaneous retroperitoneal haematoma causing acute haemodynamic collapse: a case report
Sandeepa Dadigamuwage1, Vimarshini Samarakoon2, Rajesh Thengungal Kochupapy1
1Colorectal Surgery Department, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|March 2, 2026
Summary
Spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage is a rare cause of shock. Prompt CT imaging and endovascular embolization are crucial for managing this life-threatening condition, especially when patient beliefs complicate treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Radiology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage is a rare clinical emergency.
- It can present with acute abdominal pain and hemodynamic instability.
Keywords:
CT angiographyblood transfusion refusalcomputed tomographyretroperitoneal haematomashockspontaneous haemorrhageMore Related Videos
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