Inguinal hernioplasty in patients with cirrhosis and ascites: what preventive measures are needed for a safe procedure?
- Authors: Geraci, Girolamo; Almasio, Piero Luigi; Mongitore, Martina; Patti, Rosalia; Abbate, Angelica; Di Vita, Gaetano
- Publication year: 2019
- Type: Articolo in rivista
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/407178
Abstract
Inguinal hernioplasty in patients with LC and ascites has been long discouraged for the incidence of postoperative complications. The aim is to evaluate the appropriateness of this elective surgical procedure in patients with LC and ascites.