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Acute Retroperitoneal Hematoma Following Severe Covid-19 and the Use of Anticoagulants Publisher



Marzbanrad S1 ; Bahmani S2 ; Kazemi A3 ; Taheri HR4
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Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery Published:2022


Abstract

Introduction: and Importance: Severe COVID19 patients under anticoagulant therapy are at the risk of developing hematoma. Case presentation: We present case of 11 COVID19 who were presented with localized skin ecchymosis lesions in different areas of the body and retroperitoneal hematoma in the posterior wall of the abdomen and chest. Clinical discussion: Cases of hematoma with severe COVID19 patients under anticoagulant therapy are reported in several case studies, particularly in geriatric population with the previous history of blood and/or cardiac disorders. Conclusion: These patients should be carefully monitored for hematomas by skilled nurse and practitioner and timely treated and monitored. - © 2022 The Author(s)
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