Postcatheterization Retroperitoneal Hematoma Due to Spontaneous Lumbar Arterial Hemorrhage

Journal Article · Wed Jul 15 00:00:00 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, Vol. 21, Issue 4; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s002709900272; Copyright (c) 1996 Springer-Verlag New York Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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