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Pediatric Umbilical Hernia by Dr Khaldoun Ghareb

Pediatric Umbilical Hernia This is one of the most common paediatric surgical conditions affecting 1 in 5 of all children.They appear as a bulge at the umbilicus (the navel), which can vary from the size of a pea up to the size of a small plum. They are not usually painful and are increase when the child cries or strains. Most of cases up to 80% close spontaneously at 3 years . When we do operation 1- If not close after 3-4 years 2- the presence of pain in the hernia, associated with vomiting or constipation, requires an urgent surgical opinion . operation: the operation simple procedure and do it as day case surgery so close the umbilical orfice with absorbable suture s When should call your doctor: In general, contact your child's surgeon or the hospital if: • Your child develops a fever at or above 38.5ºC. • The wound appears red, swollen, or is leaking fluid.