Haemoperitoneum and abdominal haemorrhage: Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in current medical emergencies [Hemoperitoneo y hemorragia abdominal: Estrategias diagnósticas y terapéuticas en emergencias médicas actuales]

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https://doi.org/10.62574/4j0g7w39

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haemoperitoneum, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, therapeutic embolisation

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Objective: To analyse haemoperitoneum and abdominal haemorrhage from diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in current medical emergencies. Method: Systematic review of databases (PubMed, Scopus, SciELO, Regional Portal BVS DeCS/MeSH), including observational studies, clinical trials and guidelines published in the last five years. Results: Haemoperitoneum has an incidence of 10-30% in blunt abdominal trauma, mainly affecting the liver (65%) and spleen (40%). FAST ultrasound shows 70-85% sensitivity as initial screening; computed tomography is the gold standard for diagnosis. Treatment includes conservative management in stable patients, damage control surgery in severe haemodynamic instability, and arterial embolisation as a less invasive alternative. Digestive endoscopy is the first line of treatment for digestive bleeding. Conclusions: Early diagnosis using a combination of FAST ultrasound and computed tomography is crucial to reduce morbidity and mortality.

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Gonzabay-Rosales FJ, Palacios-Puga SE, Camino-Benavides JE. Haemoperitoneum and abdominal haemorrhage: Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in current medical emergencies [Hemoperitoneo y hemorragia abdominal: Estrategias diagnósticas y terapéuticas en emergencias médicas actuales]. CER [Internet]. 2025 Oct. 20 [cited 2026 Jul. 27];3(especial2):62-7. Available from: https://www.revistasinstitutoperspectivasglobales.rperspectivasinvestigativas.org/index.php/CER/article/view/898

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