Rectus sheath haematoma: a rare presentation of non-contact strenuous exercises. Issue 10 (11th May 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, Hemant; Shekhawat, Narayan Singh; Bhandari, Sudhir; Memon, Breda; Memon, Muhammed Ashraf
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 41:Issue 10(2007)
• Page Start: 688
• Page End: 690
• Publication Date: 2007-05-11
• Subjects: exercise -- rectus sheath haematoma -- yoga -- laughter therapy; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2007.036087
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : Rectus sheath haematoma (RSH) is a well-documented but uncommon clinical condition. It is usually a self-limiting condition but can present as a life-threatening emergency. RSH after non-contact vigorous exercise is unknown. Two such cases secondary to yoga and laughter therapy sessions, respectively, are reported. One of them required surgical intervention, whereas the other was successfully treated conservatively.