Life-threatening hematoma associated with paracentesis: A case report

Siva K. Mulpuru; Naresh A. Mori; Robert L. Levey; Robert Leonardo

doi:10.1097/01.mbc.0000240924.95801.91

Life-threatening hematoma associated with paracentesis: A case report

Siva K. Mulpuru, Naresh A. Mori, Robert L. Levey, Robert Leonardo

Cardiovascular Diseases

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Abstract

Deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis is recommended in all high-risk hospitalized medical patients. We describe a unique complication of paracentesis in a patient receiving unfractionated heparin for deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis. Our patient developed a very large rectus sheath hematoma and hypotension gradually after paracentesis. Heparin should be used with caution for deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis in patients undergoing paracentesis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	491-493
Number of pages	3
Journal	Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis
Volume	17
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.mbc.0000240924.95801.91
State	Published - Sep 2006

Keywords

Hematoma
Heparin
Paracentesis
Venous thrombosis

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Hematology

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