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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

Rectus sheath hematoma causing cecal perforation: a case report.

Abanoub Awad, Mitchell Meagher, Isaac Theerman, Jason Beckermann

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Abanoub AwadDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Health System, 1400 Bellinger St. Eau Claire, WI 54703, United States.
Mitchell MeagherDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Health System, 1400 Bellinger St. Eau Claire, WI 54703, United States.
Isaac TheermanDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Health System, 1400 Bellinger St. Eau Claire, WI 54703, United States.
Jason BeckermannDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Health System, 1400 Bellinger St. Eau Claire, WI 54703, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4162-4237

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Abstract

Rectus sheath hematoma is a rare condition caused by bleeding from the epigastric arteries, with an incidence of 1.2-1.5 cases per year. We present a 49-year-old male with a smoking history and recent corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection who presented with symptoms of an upper respiratory infection and suspected venous thromboembolism. Imaging revealed bilateral pulmonary emboli and a left rectus sheath hematoma, which was initially managed conservatively. However, the patient's condition worsened with a significant drop in hemoglobin and development of encephalopathy. Imaging showed an enlarging hematoma, leading to transfusion and selective embolization. On day 8, the patient developed generalized abdominal pain, and imaging confirmed a hollow viscus perforation. An exploratory laparotomy revealed cecal perforation due to mass effect from the hematoma. An ileocecectomy was performed.

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abdominal painanticoagulationcase reportcecal perforationrectus sheath hematoma

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PMCPMC12266957

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