Atraumatic Splenic Rupture in a Patient on Apixaban and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
oleh: Piruthiviraj Natarajan MD, Sudhagar Thangarasu MD, FACP, Lela Ruck MD, Paul Estrada MD, Mahesh Gajendran MD, MPH, Gowri Renganathan MD, Bharat Ved Prakash MD, Olufemi Aduroja MD, MPH
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| Diterbitkan: | SAGE Publishing 2021-06-01 |
Deskripsi
Splenic rupture due to any cause is a life-threatening complication and commonly attributed to trauma. Atraumatic splenic rupture is very rarely reported, and the incidence is currently unknown. Anticoagulants and dual anti-platelet medication can increase the chances of a splenic rupture. Surgical removal of the spleen may be warranted to prevent a life-threatening bleeding. Early identification and intervention are required for most patients as only a few qualify for medical management.