Open AccessRectus sheath haematoma in elderly patients: a diagnostic challenge
Author(s) -
J. Bene,
Daniel J. Lassman,
S. A. Solomon
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/27.4.512
Subject(s) - medicine , rectus sheath , surgery , abdominal wall , general surgery
We report three cases of rectus sheath haematoma in elderly women. This condition is commonly misdiagnosed at any age but is an even more elusive diagnosis in elderly patients.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom