Button hole hernioplasty: A new technique for treatment of umblical hernia in cirrhotic patients. A prospective follow up study.

Background: Surgical treatment of umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients is still an interesting topic in many studies to achieve the best method of treatment. These patients are liable to many surgical and medical risks.

Aims: to evaluate the surgical outcome as well as the postoperative course of Button hole hernioplasty as a simple, safe, and effective new technique for hernia repair in cirrhotic patients.