In reply: The rare and spontaneous nature of rectus sheath haematoma leaves its origins open to such interesting questions. Neither of our patients was able to recall a history of motor vehicle trauma, but minor braking trauma certainly remains a possibility, as does respiratory infection leading to protracted cough.
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