Rectus sheath hematoma following enoxaparin administration

Abstract

Low-molecular-weight heparin, including enoxaparin, has efficacy comparable to that of unfractionated heparin and is considered the first-line option for thromboprophylaxis due to a decreased risk profile. This paper presents a rare case of epigastric artery rectus sheath hematoma following enoxaparin injection, resulting in multiorgan failure secondary to hemorrhagic shock. Discussion of this case may assist clinicians in the recognition and treatment of similar cases.

Keywords:

• Case report
• critical care
• enoxaparin
• geriatrics
• low-molecular-weight heparin
• rectus sheath hematoma