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A continuous leak from within: a case report on flood syndrome
1TCU School of Medicine, Fort Worth 76105, TX, USA.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|February 11, 2022
Summary
Flood syndrome, a rare complication of liver cirrhosis and ventral hernias, involves uncontrollable ascites leakage. This case report details managing this challenging condition in a patient with a ruptured umbilical hernia.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Surgical Complications
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Flood syndrome is a rare complication in end-stage liver cirrhosis patients with ventral hernias.
- It involves uncontrollable ascites leakage from a ruptured hernia, posing infection risks.
Observation:
- A case report details a 66-year-old cirrhotic patient experiencing an ascitic leak from a ruptured umbilical hernia.
- This presentation highlights the challenges in managing Flood syndrome.
Findings:
- Flood syndrome presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to patient comorbidities.
- No standard treatment protocol exists, necessitating reliance on case reports for guidance.
Implications:
- This case underscores the need for careful evaluation of cirrhotic patients with hernias.
- It emphasizes the importance of considering both medical and surgical management options for Flood syndrome.
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