Prognosis of surgical hernia repair in cirrhotic patients with refractory ascites

ConclusionIn advanced liver cirrhosis patients with refractory ascites, hernias can be safely treated with elective surgical repair. Mortality rate within 30  days did not differ by the presence or absence of refractory ascites. Elective hernia repair might be beneficial for treatment of abdominal wall hernia in cirrhotic patients with refractory ascites.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research