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Splenic artery aneurysm rupture after using enoxaparin for COVID-19: is it a coincidence or complication?
Splenic artery aneurysm is a rare and usually asymptomatic disease that is more common among women. It is usually diagnosed as a result of rupture during pregnancy. It may result in mortality if patients with rupture are not diagnosed and treated early. Although the endovascular method is the first choice in treatment, the surgical procedure can also be applied in hemodynamically unstable patients. In this report, we present a case of splenic artery aneurysm rupture that occurred due to the use of enoxaparin in a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and followed up at home.


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Volume 3, Issue 2, 2023
Page : 110-112
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