Abstract
We present a case of spontaneous intestinal evisceration through an umbilical hernia in a patient with alcoholic cirrhosis and long-standing ascites. Hernia rupture is an unusual and potentially life-threatening event in patients with tense ascites. Patients should be managed on an individual basis, balancing aggressive medical stabilization with the need for prompt surgical repair.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 41-43 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- alcoholic cirrhosis
- ascites
- evisceration
- hernia rupture
- umbilical hernia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine