Spontaneously resolved gigantic retroperitoneal haematoma following oophorectomy: A case report in a cardiac patient on anticoagulant therapy

Conclusion Delay in diagnosis is potentially fatal and high clinical suspicion remains crucial. Finally, it is a matter of controversy whether retroperitoneal haematomas should be surgically evacuated or conservatively treated and the final decision should be made after taking into consideration patient’s general condition and the possibility of permanent femoral or sciatic neuropathy due to compression syndrome.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research