Extensive Intraperitoneal Haemorrhage of Unknown Origin
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Fatal intraperitoneal haemorrhage of hepatic origin.
Eight cases of fatal haemoperitoneum due to liver bleeding are reported. Two followed trauma (liver biopsy and cholecystectomy). The remaining six were spontaneous, 5 being due to malignant liver disease. The sixth case due to polycystic liver disease appears to be unique. The aetiology and importance of spontaneous hepatic bleeding is discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1952
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.4786.704