The authors, report a case of spontaneous rupture of an umbilical hernia in a cirrhotic patient with ascites and perform a literature review. Their results and the published data suggest that it is preferable to perform elective surgery after stabilization of the ascites and the patient's general condition in order to prevent complications and mortality.

Spontaneous rupture of an umbelical hernia in a cirrhotic patient with ascites: A case report and review of the literature

BUFFONE, Antonino;G. Basile;CANNIZZARO, Matteo Angelo
2013-01-01

Abstract

The authors, report a case of spontaneous rupture of an umbilical hernia in a cirrhotic patient with ascites and perform a literature review. Their results and the published data suggest that it is preferable to perform elective surgery after stabilization of the ascites and the patient's general condition in order to prevent complications and mortality.
2013
Ascites; Hernioplasty; Spontaneous hernia rupture
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