Spontaneous evacuation of ascites through an umbilical hernia

Mall, K.

Fortschritte der Medizin 96(15): 793-794

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0015-8178
PMID: 640563
Document Number: 128632
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.

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