Laparotomy for a patient with warfarin-induced large bowel obstruction.
Scott Med J
; 57(4): 247, 2012 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22892448
ABSTRACT
Many commonly prescribed drugs can interact with warfarin and prolong bleeding time beyond therapeutic limits. We report a patient who developed a rectus sheath haematoma following inadvertent over anticoagulation. Despite conservative management, the patient went on to develop large bowel obstruction from the expanding haematoma and operative intervention became necessary.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sigmoid Diseases
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Warfarin
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Hematoma
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Intestinal Obstruction
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Anticoagulants
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Scott Med J
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom