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

Peter R Oosterwijk*, Eva Kouw and Wouter H. de Vos tot Nederveen Cappel

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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Published on: Aug 28, 2017 Pages: 71-73

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/2455-2283.000043
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