The abdominal wall hernia in cirrhotic patients: a historical challenge

The abdominal wall hernia in cirrhotic patients: a historical challenge

Abstract Background The incidence rate of abdominal wall hernia is 20–40% in cirrhotic patients. A surgical approach was originally performed only if complication signs and symptoms occurred. Several recent studies have demonstrated the usefulness of elective surgery. During recent decades, the indi...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Salamone, Leo Licari, Giovanni Guercio, Sofia Campanella, Nicolò Falco, Gregorio Scerrino, Sebastiano Bonventre, Girolamo Geraci, Gianfranco Cocorullo, Gaspare Gulotta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Abdominal wall hernia
Cirrhosis
Surgery
Emergency
Risk factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-018-0196-z

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