Retroperitoneal hemorrhage after cardiac catheterization causing a diagnostic dilemma

Tenn Med. 1998 Dec;91(12):461-2.

Abstract

Emergency coronary angioplasty is being increasingly performed these days. This procedure may be associated with complications. We report a case of massive retroperitoneal hemorrhage after coronary angioplasty that posed a diagnostic dilemma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Coronary Disease / surgery*
  • Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography