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==Background==
==Background==
*bleeding into retroperitoneal space  
[[File:PMC5265200 13244 2016 536 Fig1 HTML.png|thumb|Perinephric space with exaggerated pararenal space to show retroperitoneal structures. Perinephric bridging septa are seen between the left kidney and the adjacent renal fascia.]]
*difficult to diagnose given poor sensitivity of physical exam findings (Cullens, Grey-Turners)
[[File:Blausen 0592 KidneyAnatomy 01.png|thumb|Renal anatomy.]]
*can accumulate 4L blood before tamponade
*Bleeding into retroperitoneal space  
*Difficult to diagnose given poor sensitivity of physical exam findings (Cullens, Grey-Turners)
*Can accumulate 4L blood before tamponade


===Etiologies===
===Etiologies===
*Trauma
*Trauma (renal, vascular, colon, pancreas or pelvis)
*Leaking/ruptured [[AAA]]
*Leaking/ruptured [[AAA]]
*Iatrogenic (colonoscopy, cardiac catheterization)
*Iatrogenic (colonoscopy, cardiac catheterization, femoral line placement)
*Spontaneous ([[coagulopathy]])
*Spontaneous ([[coagulopathy]])
*Hemorrhagic [[pancreatitis]]
*Hemorrhagic [[pancreatitis]]


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
*May present with abdominal, flank or back pain
*Most common in patients with bleeding disorders, on anticoagulants, and on HD<ref>Bhasin HK and Dana CL. Spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage in chronically hemodialyzed patients. Nephron. 1978; 22(4-6):322-327.</ref><ref>Ernits M, et al. A retroperitoneal bleed induced by enoxaparin therapy. Ann Surg. 2005; 71(5):430-433.</ref>
*May present with:
**[[Abdominal pain]]
**[[Flank pain]]
**[[Back pain]]
**[[Hypotension]]
**Bryant's sign (unilateral scrotal ecchymosis from tracking blood)
 
==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Abdominal trauma DDX}}
{{Abdominal trauma DDX}}


==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==
===Workup===
[[File:Abdotrauma.png|thumb|Right kidney contusion (open arrow) and blood surrounding the kidney (closed arrow).]]
[[File:Kidneyhematoma.png|thumb|Left kidney injury (open arrow) with retropeitoneal hematoma (closed arrow).]]
''Must have high clinical suspicion to make diagnosis''
''Must have high clinical suspicion to make diagnosis''
*CT scan abdomen/pelvis
*CT scan abdomen/pelvis
**FAST and DPL do not evaluate retroperitoneal space
*Consider [[Aortic ultrasound| ultrasound for AAA]]
*FAST and DPL do not evaluate retroperitoneal space
 
===Classification of traumatic retroperitoneal hemorrhage<ref>FELICIANO, D. V. (1990) ‘Management of Traumatic Retroperitoneal Hematoma’, Annals of Surgery, 211(2), pp. 109–123. </ref>===
[[File:Retroperitoneal zones.jpg|thumb|Retroperitoneal zones]]
*Zone 1: Central
**Pancreaticoduodenal injuries, major vascular injury
*Zone 2: Flank/Perinephric
**[[Renal trauma]], ureteric or colonic injury
*Zone 3: Pelvic
**Pelvic fracture or ileofemoral vascular injury


==Management==
==Management==
*Address A, B, C's
*Address A, B, C's
*Resuscitation with blood products
*Resuscitation with [[blood products]]
*Reverse [[coagulopathy]]
*Reverse [[coagulopathy]]
**[[Warfarin (Coumadin) Reversal]]
**[[Dabigatran (Pradaxa) Reversal]]
**[[Unfractionated heparin reversal]]
*Treat underlying etiology
*Treat underlying etiology


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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Abdominal trauma]]
*[[coagulopathy]]
*[[Warfarin (Coumadin) Reversal]]
*[[Dabigatran (Pradaxa) Reversal]]
*[[Unfractionated heparin reversal]]
*[[Aortic ultrasound]]


==External Links==
==External Links==


==References==
==References==
*CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Emergency Medicine 7th ed
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[[Category:Trauma]]
[[Category:Trauma]]

Latest revision as of 21:17, 17 March 2021

Background

Perinephric space with exaggerated pararenal space to show retroperitoneal structures. Perinephric bridging septa are seen between the left kidney and the adjacent renal fascia.
Renal anatomy.
  • Bleeding into retroperitoneal space
  • Difficult to diagnose given poor sensitivity of physical exam findings (Cullens, Grey-Turners)
  • Can accumulate 4L blood before tamponade

Etiologies

  • Trauma (renal, vascular, colon, pancreas or pelvis)
  • Leaking/ruptured AAA
  • Iatrogenic (colonoscopy, cardiac catheterization, femoral line placement)
  • Spontaneous (coagulopathy)
  • Hemorrhagic pancreatitis

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Abdominal Trauma

Evaluation

Workup

Right kidney contusion (open arrow) and blood surrounding the kidney (closed arrow).
Left kidney injury (open arrow) with retropeitoneal hematoma (closed arrow).

Must have high clinical suspicion to make diagnosis

  • CT scan abdomen/pelvis
  • Consider ultrasound for AAA
  • FAST and DPL do not evaluate retroperitoneal space

Classification of traumatic retroperitoneal hemorrhage[3]

Retroperitoneal zones
  • Zone 1: Central
    • Pancreaticoduodenal injuries, major vascular injury
  • Zone 2: Flank/Perinephric
  • Zone 3: Pelvic
    • Pelvic fracture or ileofemoral vascular injury

Management

Disposition

  • ICU

See Also

External Links

References

  1. Bhasin HK and Dana CL. Spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage in chronically hemodialyzed patients. Nephron. 1978; 22(4-6):322-327.
  2. Ernits M, et al. A retroperitoneal bleed induced by enoxaparin therapy. Ann Surg. 2005; 71(5):430-433.
  3. FELICIANO, D. V. (1990) ‘Management of Traumatic Retroperitoneal Hematoma’, Annals of Surgery, 211(2), pp. 109–123.