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Umbilical paracentesis for incarcerated umbilical hernia in patients with end-stage liver disease.
Patients with cirrhosis and ascites are prone to abdominal wall complications largely predominate by umbilical hernia. Elective surgery is indicated in select patients but a high morbidity and mortality rate occurs if it is performed in emergency conditions. ⋯ Umbilical paracentesis could be considered as an alternative to emergency surgery in these high-risk patients.