Postcatheterization Retroperitoneal Hematoma Due to Spontaneous Lumbar Arterial Hemorrhage

Journal Article · Wed Jul 15 04:00:00 EDT 1998 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900272· OSTI ID:21080391

Kalinowski, E Anthony ^[1]; Trerotola, Scott O ^[2]

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1. Department of Medical Education, St. Vincent Hospital, 2001 W. 86 Street, and Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46260-1991 (United States)
2. Department of Radiology, University Hospital 0279, Indiana University Medical Center, 550 N. University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202-5252 (United States)

A patient developed retroperitoneal hemorrhage after cardiac catheterization, initially thought to be a complication of the puncture. Diagnostic evaluation revealed the source to be spontaneous bleeding from a lumber artery, which was successfully embolized. Spontaneous hemorrhage is a recognized complication of anticoagulation therapy and must be considered in the differential diagnosis even in the face of a seemingly obvious source of bleeding.

• OSTI ID: 21080391
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 21; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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