Duodenal intramural hematoma due to early postoperative anticoagulant treatment after a renal transplant: A case report.

A spontaneous intramural duodenal hematoma is a rare complication in patients receiving anticoagulation therapy. Presently described is a case of intramural duodenal hematoma in a patient with a cadaveric renal transplant who was under oral anticoagulant treatment due to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The patient was admitted with intense abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and a total obstruction of duodenum. After a diagnosis of intramural hematoma, a good prognosis was achieved with conservative care.