Christopher P. Coppola, Alfred P. Kennedy, Jr. and Ronald J. Scorpio (eds.)Pediatric Surgery2014Diagnosis and Treatment10.1007/978-3-319-04340-1_36
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014
Umbilical Hernia
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, 100 N. Academy Av. MC 21-70, Danville, PA 17822, USA
Abstract
Umbilical hernia is a common abdominal abnormality identified in infancy and is usually self-limiting. Only hernias that are very large, symptomatic, or persist past age three will require operative repair.
Umbilical hernia is a common abdominal abnormality identified in infancy and is usually self-limiting. Only hernias that are very large, symptomatic, or persist past age three will require operative repair.
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Pathophysiology:
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Etiology: Results from failure of closure of the fascial ring through which the umbilical cord passes. This opening typically closes within a few weeks after the umbilical cord separates.
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