I have cirrhosis. i had an umbilical hernia repaired w/o mesh over a year ago. now i have leakage from my navel. how serious is this?

See your doctor: Return to your surgeon. You may need to have the repair revised. Any opening that allows fluid to leak is concerning.

Serious: The leakage could indicate an underlying infection and/or failure of the repair. I would definitely recommend returning to your surgeon for re-evaluation.

Could be: With cirrhosis, fluid can collect in the abdomen. This is called ascites. With enough pressure, this fluid can sometimes leak through the site of a previous surgery, if that site is not fully healed. Drainage of fluid could also be a sign of infection. It is important to have this evaluated by your physician.