title: Spontaneous rupture of an umbilical hernia in a cirrhotic patient with ascites A case report and review of the literature.
abstract: The authors, report a case of spontaneous rupture of an umbilical hernia in a cirrhotic patient with ascites and perform a literature review. Their results and the published data suggest that it is preferable to perform elective surgery after stabilization of the ascites and the patient's general condition in order to prevent complications and mortality. KEY WORDS: Ascites, Hernioplasty, Spontaneous hernia rupture.
authors.forename: Antonino
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Buffone
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Costanzo
authors.forename: Guido
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Basile
authors.forename: Lorenza
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Terranova
authors.forename: Vanessa
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Papa
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Catania
authors.forename: Matteo Angelo
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Cannizzaro