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[Spontaneous hematoma of right angle of the transverse mesocolon: exceptional complication of anticoagulant therapy with vitamin K].

Authors :
Traoré IA
Zaré C
Barro SD
Guibla I
Source :
The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2016 Feb 29; Vol. 23, pp. 52. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Feb 29 (Print Publication: 2016).
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Spontaneous hematoma of transverse mesocolon is a rare complication of anticoagulant treatment with vitamin K. We report the case of spontaneous hematoma of right angle of the transverse mesocolon associated with a hemoperitoneum in a 32-year-old patient treated by fluindione for pulmonary embolism. The diagnosis must be made urgently. The abdominal ultrasound and the scanning confirm the diagnosis. It is important to note that surgery is indicated only in the case of complications such as the risk of rupture of the hematoma.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1937-8688
Volume :
23
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pan African medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27217878
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2016.23.52.8231