A rare life-threatening rectus sheath haematoma in post lower segment cesarean section patient: a case report

Authors

  • Niranjan Chavan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Shreya Kampoowale Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Umme Ammara Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Ashwini Sakhalkar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Deepali Kapote Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20221463

Keywords:

Rectus sheath hematoma, Cesarean section, Trauma

Abstract

Rectus sheath hematoma is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication following any major abdominal surgery. The nonspecific nature and lower incidence of this disorder may cause a delay in the diagnosis, and can often be misdiagnosed as a cause of acute abdomen. A rectus sheath hematoma consists of blood accumulating between the rectus abdominis muscle and the rectus sheath. It is most frequently due to a hemorrhage from the superior or inferior epigastric artery or any non-specific bleeder or a direct tear in the muscle itself. It has many specific risk factors such as local trauma, coagulopathies, anticoagulant use, severe coughing, hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease. In this case, the patient presented with rectus sheath hematoma following cesarean section on the 10th post-operative day. She presented with a history of fall followed by lower abdominal pain. Clinical suspicion and ultrasonography were used to confirm the diagnosis and the patient was managed with exploration and hematoma drainage. Its early diagnosis and management helped to prevent hazardous complications.

Author Biographies

Niranjan Chavan, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Shreya Kampoowale, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Umme Ammara, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Ashwini Sakhalkar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Deepali Kapote, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

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2022-05-26

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