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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| 245 | 0 | 0 | |a Two cases of spontaneous rupture of an umbilical hernia, a rare complication of portal hypertension |
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| 520 | |a <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> | ||
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