1960
DOI: 10.1056/nejm196010272631702
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Umbilical Hernia Secondary to Cirrhosis of the Liver

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“…This fact has led many centers to perform operations only in the presence of complications. In a study by Baron et al 4 , in the 1960s, there was a mortality of 31% in 16 cirrhotic patients undergoing umbilical hernia. Likewise, O'Hara et al 21 reported morbidity and mortality in 22% and 16%, leading them to suggest that surgical repair should be delayed in simple herniations.…”
Section: Emergency Herniorrhaphy Versus Elective Procedures In the Manmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…This fact has led many centers to perform operations only in the presence of complications. In a study by Baron et al 4 , in the 1960s, there was a mortality of 31% in 16 cirrhotic patients undergoing umbilical hernia. Likewise, O'Hara et al 21 reported morbidity and mortality in 22% and 16%, leading them to suggest that surgical repair should be delayed in simple herniations.…”
Section: Emergency Herniorrhaphy Versus Elective Procedures In the Manmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…1,2 Obesity, chronic cough, smoking, and ascites are contributing factors to the development of umbilical hernias in adults. 3 The increased intraabdominal pressure associated with ascites is thought to predispose cirrhotic patients to the development of umbilical hernias.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Four patients developed incarceration after large volume paracentesis. 4,5 Incarceration developed in 4 patients following institution of diuretic therapy. [4][5][6] Three patients developed incarceration after peritoneovenous shunting.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…4,5 Incarceration developed in 4 patients following institution of diuretic therapy. [4][5][6] Three patients developed incarceration after peritoneovenous shunting. 5,7 We previously reported incarceration of umbilical hernia during resolution of ascites in a patient who underwent hepatic vein stenting for Budd-Chiari syndrome.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%