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What is the breakdown in the wall of the abdomen at the bellybutton?
The breakdown in the wall of the abdomen at the belly button is known as an umbilical hernia. This occurs when there is a weakness or opening in the abdominal muscles, allowing abdominal contents to protrude through the abdominal wall near the navel. Umbilical hernias are common in infants and usually resolve on their own by age 3-4. In adults, surgery may be required to repair the hernia and prevent complications.
Is repairing an umbilical hernia optional?
Repair of an umbilical hernia in an adult is usually considered elective surgery . The patient's surgeon may recommend the procedure, however, on the grounds that hernias in adults do not close by themselves and tend to grow larger over time.
What is the medical term meaning suture of a defect in a muscular wall such as the repair of a hernia?
Celeoplasty or herniorrhaphy is surgical repair of a hernia.
Can an umbilical hernia be opreated twice?
Can you get an umbilical hernia twice? I had an umbilical hernia 29 years ago when I was pregnant with my son. It was repaired at the time but now I feel the same type of pain and wondered if I have another hernia.
What are the major differences between omphalocele and umbilical hernia?
Congenital omphalocele is a persistence of the herniation of the abdominal contents into the proximal part of the umbilical cord. Whereas, the umbilical hernia occurs when intestines herniate through the imperfectly closed umbilicus. SIMILARITY: Both herniation occurs thru the umbilicus. DIFFERENCE: In the umbilical hernias, the protruding mass is covered by subcutaneous tissue and skins, whereas in congenital omphalocele it's not.
How serious is surgery to repair an abdominal hernia with 5 holes?
I recently had surgery in July to repair an umbilical hernia only to be rushed to the hospital in October to repair 3 additional hernia's (holes). They wouldn't let me leave the hospital without the procedure. I assumed this was serious.
Any connection between GERD and umbilical hernias?
No. They are not connected. GERD is due to a defect in the digestive tract (esophagus). An umbilical hernia is a defect in the wall of the abdomen where the the peritoneum, or the lining of the abdominal cavity, pushes through the muscle wall.
Is there another name for supra umbilical hernia?
no
Can you have a normal labor with an umbilical hernia that has not been repaired?
In most cases, a woman can have normal labor with an umbilical hernia. However, it will be up to the doctor in charge.
When a hernia can be returned to the abdominal cavity it is said to be what?
Reducible The hernia is said to be 'reducible' if it can be returned to the abdominal cavity and 'incarcerated' when it cannot be returned to the abdominal cavity.
What is umbilical hernia containing omental fat?
An umbilical hernia occurs when a portion of the intestine or other tissue protrudes through the abdominal wall near the belly button (umbilicus). When the hernia contains omental fat, it means that the fatty tissue from the omentum, a fold of peritoneum extending from the stomach, is involved in the herniation. This type of hernia can lead to complications if it becomes incarcerated or strangulated, as blood supply to the trapped tissue may be compromised. Surgical intervention is often required to repair the hernia and prevent further complications.
What are the symptoms of an umbilical hernia?
An umbilical hernia can be serious if left untreated. The most common symptom of an umbilical hernia is a bulge near the navel. The bulge may become more obvious with coughing or straining. A child will not experience much pain but an adult will likely experience discomfort.
