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Although there are many reports describing spontaneous rupture of either the spleen or the liver, the simultaneous rupture of both organs is a rare event, especially during anticoagulant therapy. We report a case of spontaneous rupture of the spleen and liver in a patient on warfarin therapy for deep venous thrombosis.
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Kapan, M., Kapan, S., Karabicak, I. et al. Simultaneous Rupture of the Liver and Spleen in a Patient on Warfarin Therapy: Report of a Case. Surg Today 35, 252–255 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-004-2898-y
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-004-2898-y