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01-09-2007 | Letters to Editor

Rectus Sheath Hematoma: A Series of Unfortunate Events

Authors: Dr. Dale Maharaj, Andrew Perry

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 9/2007

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We read with great interest the article entitled “Rectus Sheath Hematoma: A Series of Unfortunate Events” by Luhmann and Williams [1]. The condition, as they quite rightfully stated, is rare and difficult to diagnose. They mentioned Fotherhill’s sign as being a useful test for distinguishing intraperitoneal masses from masses arising from the abdominal wall. …

Luhmann A, Williams EV (2006) Rectus sheath hematoma: a series of unfortunate events. World J Surg 30:2050–2055PubMedCrossRef

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Maharaj D, Ramdass M, Teelucksingh S, et al (2002) Rectus sheath haematoma: a new set of diagnostic features. Postgrad Med J 78:755–756PubMedCrossRef

Title: Rectus Sheath Hematoma: A Series of Unfortunate Events
Authors: Dr. Dale Maharaj
Andrew Perry
Publication date: 01-09-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 9/2007
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-007-9025-3

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