Incarceration of umbilical hernia following transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt for the treatment of ascites.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is an effective therapy for patients with medically refractory ascites. Many patients with refractory ascites have umbilical herniation. Incarceration of umbilical hernia has been reported following diuresis, paracentesis, and peritoneovenous shunting. We report 2 cases of umbilical hernia incarceration following resolution of ascites after TIPS.

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Duke Authors

Suhocki, Paul Vincent

Cited Authors

Trotter, JF; Suhocki, PV

Published Date

May 1999

Published In

Liver Transplantation and Surgery : Official Publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society

Volume / Issue

5 / 3

Start / End Page

209 - 210

PubMed ID

10226112

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1074-3022

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1002/lt.500050317

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Conference Location

United States

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