Inguinal hernia repair in patients with liver cirrhosis accompanied by ascites.
10.4174/jkss.2011.80.6.420
- Author:
Young Hoe HUR
1
;
Jung Chul KIM
;
Dong Yi KIM
;
Shin Kon KIM
;
Chan Yong PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. wkafyddl@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Inguinal hernia repair;
Local anesthesia;
Liver cirrhosis;
Ascites
- MeSH:
Anesthesia, Local;
Ascites;
Blood Transfusion;
Fibrosis;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hematoma;
Hernia, Inguinal;
Herniorrhaphy;
Humans;
Liver;
Liver Cirrhosis;
Medical Records;
Quality of Life;
Recurrence;
Retrospective Studies
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2011;80(6):420-425
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: We describe the clinical characteristics and assess the outcomes and stability of inguinal hernia repair under local anesthesia for patients with liver cirrhosis accompanied by ascites. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 22 patients with cirrhosis and ascites who underwent mesh plug hernia repair performed by a single surgeon from January 2002 to August 2009, and the clinical characteristics and outcomes of the patients were analyzed. RESULTS: Twenty-two patients were included in the study. Fifteen (68.2%) were Child's class B and seven (31.8%) were Child's class C. Hernia repairs were successful without major complications or recurrence in all patients. Minor complications occurred in only three patients, consisting of two hematomas and one case of scrotal swelling. Complications were resolved spontaneously without the need for blood transfusion or reintervention. Thirteen patients died during follow-up (59.1%); eight of these patients died within 1 year after hernia repair. However, there was no 30-day postoperative mortality. Five of the eight patients who died were Child's class B and the remaining three patients were Child's class C. Deaths were all related to cirrhotic complications, and there was no operation-related mortality. CONCLUSION: Inguinal hernia repairs under local anesthesia in patients with cirrhosis accompanied by ascites were performed safely and effectively. Therefore, surgical repair is recommended even in patients with refractory ascites and poor hepatic function to prevent life-threatening complications or severe pain and improve quality of life.
