• Physical examination may reveal flank ecchymosis, an adynamic ileus, and hypotension
• Radiographic evaluation is helpful and delineation of the exact nature of the retroperitoneal bleed can be made using IVU, US, CT, and/or MRI.
• These same evaluating parameters should be used to monitor resolution of the bleed hematoma.

References

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