Recurrent umbilical varix rupture with hemoperitoneum: a case report and review of literature

Abstract Background Non-traumatic hemoperitoneum was a rare event with the risk of sudden death. Spontaneous rupture of hepatocellular carcinoma is the most intuitive diagnosis when hemoperitoneum occurs in cirrhotic patients who are not regularly followed up. However, other etiologies of hemoperito...

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Main Authors: W. S. Yu, M. H. Chang, H. L. Lee, Y. T. Lee, M. C. Tsai, C. C. Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-022-02167-3