A novel technique to treat ruptured umbilical hernias in patients with liver cirrhosis and severe ascites.
The full-thickness skin erosion (rupture) of an umbilical hernia in a patient with end-stage liver disease can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Here, we present a case report of the use of a novel technique to treat a patient with this condition. The use of a fibrin-based tissue adhesive provides a means of managing such patients medically.
Melcher
Marc L
ML
Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California 94304, USA.
Lobato
Robert L
RL
Wren
Sherry M
SM
D001201:Ascites / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000188:drug therapy; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000188:drug therapy; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D014014:Tissue Adhesives