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A hematoma, also spelled haematoma, or blood suffusion is a localized bleeding outside of blood vessels, due to either disease or trauma including injury or surgery [1] and may involve blood continuing to seep from broken capillaries.
Treatment RICE ( rest , ice , compression , and elevation ) A bruise , also known as a contusion , is a type of hematoma of tissue , [ 3 ] the most common cause being capillaries damaged by trauma , causing localized bleeding that extravasates into the surrounding interstitial tissues.
Treatment of a subdural hematoma depends on its size and rate of growth. Some small subdural hematomas can be managed by careful monitoring as the blood clot is eventually resorbed naturally. Others can be treated by inserting a small catheter through a hole drilled through the skull and sucking out the hematoma. [citation needed]
Epidural hematoma is when bleeding occurs between the tough outer membrane covering the brain (dura mater) and the skull. [4] When this condition occurs in the spinal canal, it is known as a spinal epidural hematoma .
Retroperitoneal hematoma, retroperitoneal hemorrhage: Transverse section, showing the relations of the capsule of the kidney. (Peritoneum is labeled at center right. Retroperitoneal space is behind peritoneum.) Specialty: General surgery
Subgaleal hematoma growth is insidious, as it spreads across the whole calvaria and may not be recognized for hours to days. If enough blood accumulates, a visible fluid wave may be seen. Patients may develop periorbital ecchymosis ("raccoon eyes"). [citation needed]
A hematoma block is an analgesic technique used to allow painless manipulation of fractures while avoiding the need for full anesthesia. [1] When a bone is fractured as a result of an injury, the two fragments may be displaced relative to each other. If they are not, usually no treatment is required other than immobilisation in an appropriate cast.
A massive hemoscrotum (scrotal hematoma) which occurred as a complication of inguinal hernia repair. The scrotum was explored surgically, and a drain was left behind (seen on the right thigh). A Foley catheter is in place to prevent urinary retention. Specialty: Urology