Two cases of spontaneous rupture of an umbilical hernia, a rare complication of portal hypertension

<p>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 complica...

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Egile Nagusiak: Peter R Oosterwijk (Egilea), Eva Kouw (Egilea), Wouter H. de Vos tot Nederveen Cappel (Egilea)
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Argitaratua: Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology - Peertechz Publications, 2017-08-28.
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Gaia:<p>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.</p>
DOI:10.17352/2455-2283.000043