title: A novel technique to treat ruptured umbilical hernias in patients with liver cirrhosis and severe ascites.
abstract: 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.
authors: Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California 94304, USA.
authors: Marc L
authors: ML
authors: Melcher
authors: Robert L
authors: RL
authors: Lobato
authors: Sherry M
authors: SM
authors: Wren
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D014014:Tissue Adhesives