Hemoperitoneum Caused by Hepatic Necrosis and Rupture Following a Snakebite: a Case Report with Rare CT Findings and Successful Embolization

Jae Hong Ahn, Dong Gon Yoo, Soo-Jung Choi, Jong Hyeog Lee, Man Soo Park, Jin Ho Kwak, Seung Mun Jung, Dae Shick Ryu

Korean Journal of Radiology · 2007 · 18 citations · 7 references

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We report the computed tomographic and angiographic findings in the case of a recently obtained successful clinical outcome after embolization of the hepatic artery in the case of a snakebite causing hemoperitoneum associated with hepatic necrosis and rupture with active bleeding.

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