Two cases of spontaneous rupture of an umbilical hernia, a rare complication of portal hypertension
Journal Title: Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Portal hypertension is a severe complication of liver cirrhosis frequently leading to formation of ascites. We describe two patients that presented with a spontaneous rupture of an umbilical hernia, a rare complication of liver cirrhosis. Umbilical hernia itself however is a common complication of portal hypertension occurring in about 20% of the patients. In general, umbilical hernias in patients with liver cirrhosis warrant elective surgical repair, in a center of expertise with liver cirrhosis, after optimal management of ascites.
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Oosterwijk Peter R, Kouw Eva, de Vos tot Nederveen Cappel Wouter H.
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