Browne CH, Hanson GC, de Jode LR, Roberts PA. Rupture of subcapsular haematoma of the liver in a case of eclampsia.
Br J Surg 1975;
62:237-8. [PMID:
1122366 DOI:
10.1002/bjs.1800620317]
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Abstract
A case of rupture of subcapsular haematoma of the liver in a patient suffering from eclampsia is reported in which the patient survived. Peritoneal tap provided important diagnostic information. Surgical intervention with control of the liver haemorrhage provides the only chance of survival.
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