title: Umbilical varix presenting as an incarcerated umbilical hernia--a costly mistake if not recognised.
abstract: Incarcerated umbilical hernias commonly present as emergencies. Often they are diagnosed clinically and repaired surgically. In the case reported here, surgery could have been complicated by a major haemorrhage. An accurate history, high index of suspicion and attention to detail are paramount.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds, UK. doctahir@hotmail.com
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tahir
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kakani
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: O'Riordan
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Godwin
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004630:Emergencies; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery