Submucosal Hematoma of the Sigmoid Colon as a Complication of Anticoagulation Treatment.

BACKGROUND

Anticoagulation therapy after coronary stent implantation is necessary and crucial for patients with severe coronary heart disease. Submucosal bleeding of the colon is an infrequent complication of anticoagulants.

METHODS

TWe present the case of a 70-year-old woman with spontaneous submucosal hematoma and active bleeding of her sigmoid colon due to anticoagulants after intracoronary stenting.

RESULTS

This patient underwent a timely surgical operation. Treated by our experienced multidisciplinary team, her recovery was smooth without any other major complications.

CONCLUSIONS

Surgical intervention is an appropriate therapy for patients with intractable bleeding.