Umbilical hernia rupture with evisceration of omentum from massive ascites: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The incidence of hernias is increased in patients with alcoholic liver disease with ascites. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of an acute rise in intra-abdominal pressure from straining for stool as the cause...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/170 |