Expert’s comment concerning Grand Rounds case entitled “Retroperitoneal haematoma in a postoperative ALIF patient taking rivaroxaban for atrial fibrillation” by Deekonda P, Stokes OM, Chan D (Eur Spine J [2016]: DOI 10.1007/s00586-016-4822-8)

[摘要] This is a clear and well-constructed case report describing retroperitoneal haemorrhage in a 72-year-old man taking the oral anticoagulant, rivaroxaban, shortly after spinal surgery and a related literature review [1]. The authors describe the patient’s presentation and bleeding management as well as summarise some key issues around NOACs and surgery.