[Spontaneous evacuation of ascites through an umbilical hernia].
A case of spontaneous rupture of the umbilicus is reported as an unusual and frequently fatal complication of massive ascites due to hepatic cirrhosis. The patient survived this episode with medical treatment.
D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture
Spontanentleerung von Aszites durch eine Nabelhernie.