Abstract
A case of a ruptured haematoma of the liver with intra-abdominal bleeding is reported. The 26-year old primigravida was admitted in the 31st week of gestation because of a HELLP syndrome. She presented additional symptoms, that are considered typical for a HELLP syndrome, complicated by a ruptured haematoma of the liver: severe right upper-quadrant pain, decrease of haemoglobin content, enlarged liver with structural irregularities and free fluid in the abdominal cavity as examined by sonography. During Caesarean section, a subcapsular haematoma of the liver, combined with a 5 cm laceration of the organ surface, was found. The defect was closed with collagen gauze and clotted with fibrin. Additionally the liver was compressed by abdominal compression towels, which were removed 2 days later. The postoperative development was, in the main, complication free.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
