Ovarian hematoma and hemoperitoneum complicating anticoagulant therapy
Itskovitz, J.; Brandes, J.M.; Urbach, J.; Fisher, M.
International Surgery 67(4 Suppl): 533-534
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-8868 PMID: 7183640 Document Number: 196595
The diagnosis and management of ovarian hemorrhage complicating anticoagulant therapy is discussed and a case presented. The patient, who had undergone mitral valve replacement and was receiving chronic anticoagulation treatment, was admitted with signs of intraperitoneal bleeding from a ruptured ovarian hematoma. This complication must be considered in the menstruating female who is receiving anticoagulant therapy. Long-term anovulatory therapy could possibly avoid this potential ovarian hemorrhage.