What is this disease?

• Umbilical hernias form when the opening for the umbilical cord does not closely properly so allow the Intestine to bulge out to form a lump.

• Epigastric hernias form when tissues joining the muscles in the upper part of the abdomen have not formed properly and allow fatty tissue to bulge out to form a lump.

How it is diagnosed?

• The diagnosis is done by clinical examination only.

How it is treated?

• Surgery is the only modality available to treat this condition.

When it should be operated?

• The surgery for Umbilical hernia should be done after two years of age, as there are chances of spontaneous resolution.

Are there other alternative methods of treatment?

• Medical management is not successful in this condition

What all I need to know before my child surgery?

• Read “All you need to know before your child's surgery” information booklet in website

How is the surgery done?

• In surgery, a small cut in made in naval or epigastric area and the defect is repaired

Remarks

• For more details of surgery, contact your surgeon

Related Photographs and videos

• Few photographs of steps done by me is given here for learning purposes