Radiology Case Reports (Mar 2023)

Endovascular management of rectus abdominis hematoma: A report of two cases

  • Nguyen Van Tien Bao, MD,
  • Le Van Phuoc, MD, PhD,
  • Nguyen-Huynh Nhat Tuan, MD,
  • Le-Van Khoa, MD,
  • Pham Dang Tu, MD,
  • Duong Dinh Hoan, MD,
  • Nguyen Minh Duc, MD

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 3
pp. 1239 – 1243

Abstract

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Nontraumatic spontaneous hematoma of the rectus abdominis is frequently related to anticoagulation therapy. In most cases, this condition is spontaneously self-limited or can be controlled with conservative therapy. Nevertheless, in some patients, despite early and adequate medical therapy, continuous development of the condition requires rapid and complete hemostasis. Currently, endovascular management by selective transarterial embolization of the bleeding vessel is the most common treatment option. We report 2 cases of endovascular management of rectus abdominis hematoma using a mixture of n-butylcyanoacrylate and lipiodol to embolize the bleeding point of the superior epigastric artery. Clinical symptoms improved without noticeable complications.

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