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

Liver Transpl Surg. 1999 May;5(3):209-10. doi: 10.1002/lt.500050317.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ascites / etiology
  • Ascites / prevention & control
  • Hernia, Umbilical / complications*
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / complications
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic / adverse effects*