Singapore Med J 2008; 49(2):e50-2
Inferior vena cava thrombosis following rectus sheath haematoma
George P, Phillip NP, Pawar B, Solomon L
Dr Pratish George, pratishgeorge@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Inferior vena cava thrombosis following benign extrinsic compression has been infrequently described. It responds well to early recognition and management. A rare presentation of inferior vena cava thrombosis following a rectus sheath haematoma, and successful management, in a 46-year-old woman is reported.
Keywords: extrinsic caval compression, inferior epigastric vein rupture, inferior vena cava thrombosis, rectus sheath haematoma
Singapore Med J 2008; 49(2):e50-2
