Umbilical Hernia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
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Quick summary
Umbilical hernia is bulging at the umbilicus from a defect in the abdominal wall. Closes spontaneously in children; adult cases require surgery.
Last updated: 23 July 2026
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Treatment
- Open mesh repair.
- Laparoscopic repair.