what is an umbilical hernia
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Umbilical hernia repair in adults About umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a result of weakness in the muscles in or around your belly button. It causes the belly button to pop outwards and can happen at any age. Umbilical hernias are most common in women during and after pregnancy, and in people who are overweight.bout umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a result of weakness in the muscles in or around your belly button. It causes the belly button to pop outwards and can happen at any age. Umbilical hernias are most common in women during and after pregnancy, and in people who are overweight.
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Hernias in Dogs Hernias that are genetic are called congenital umbilical hernias; these are when the puppy is born with a weak spot or hole in the belly wall. The intestine, fat or fluid pushes through the weak spot causing a bulge near the belly button (navel).
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Umbilical hernia repair 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.
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Umbilical (navel) Hernias ~ & Other Midline Hernias These hernias can all be called primary midline abdominal hernias. Umbilical (navel) hernias occur actually in the middle of the navel. The inside of the navel sticks out. Sometimes the swelling is just above the navel so you will see a swelling just above the umbilicus. In fact you can get a hernia anywhere down the middle of your abdomen, from navel to breast bone. When they occur a bit higher up they are called epigastric hernias. So these hernias always occur in the midline, straight down the middle, because they come out between the two rectus muscles.
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Umbilical hernia repair in adults About umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a result of weakness in the muscles in or around your belly button. It causes the belly button to pop outwards and can happen at any age. Umbilical hernias are most common in women during and after pregnancy, and in people who are overweight.he belly button will usually bulge out if you have an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia can cause serious illness if it's left untreated in adults. The risk of illness increases with the size of the hernia.
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Umbilical hernia repair Definition. Umbilical hernia repair is surgery to repair an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a sac (pouch) formed from the inner lining of your belly (abdominal cavity) that pushes through a hole in the abdominal wall at the belly button.efinition. Umbilical hernia repair is surgery to repair an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a sac (pouch) formed from the inner lining of your belly (abdominal cavity) that pushes through a hole in the abdominal wall at the belly button.
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"I NGUINAL or 'groin' hernias are by far the most common site for hernias to develop in adults, and are second only to Umbilical Hernias in infants and children. While a bit more common in men, they do occur in women as well. These hernias will develop as the result of a weakness, tear, gap or opening in the muscle wall of the lower abdomen or groin, in a region called the Myopectineal Orifice. As a result, the contents of the abdomen, such as intestine, may protrude through the opening creating a pain and a bulge. The pain and bulge may be constant, or intermittent in duration. Inguinal Hernias are located in the lower abdomen (right side, left side or both), just above the leg crease, near or adjacent to the pubic area. Inguinal Hernias can occur on both sides ('Bilateral') in about 8-10% of patients. I NGUINAL HERNIAS may be CONGENITAL  (present since birth) yet may become evident with pain or as a bulge at any time during life. They can also be ACQUIRED, the result of repetitive pressure, strain or injury to the muscles of the abdominal wall. This can be acute and occur abruptly, or develop over a long period of time.  Congenital Hernias are usually called ""INDIRECT"" hernias, whereas Acquired hernias are referred to as ""DIRECT"" hernias, and are so called because of their anatomic direction of travel into the area known as the Inguinal Canal. These hernias frequently show up as a lump, swelling or ""bulge"" which gradually increases in size and become progressively more uncomfortable. Sometimes only a mild pain, ache or burning in the groin area may occur prior to the development of an obvious bulge. This pain, again often described as an ache or burning sensation, may not only be present in the inguinal area, but may also radiate into the hip region, back, leg or even down towards the genitalia region. Called ""REFERRED PAIN"", this discomfort can be quite bothersome and at times severe. In addition, in the absence of a bulge, the diagnosis of the cause of this pain may be delayed or mistakenly and incorrectly ascribed to other causes such as muscular groin strains, epididymitis, prostatitis or orchitis etc. These diagnoses may be maintained erroneously until the bulge develops, thereby heralding the real cause of the pain...a hernia. The discomfort with hernias usually is initiated by or increases in severity with activity, then becomes relieved, although not always completely, with rest. <-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. UMBILICAL HERNIASU MBILICAL Hernias, and nearby hernias called ""Paraumbilical Hernias"" develop in and around the area of the umbilicus (belly button or navel). A Congenital (present since birth) weakness in the naval area exists. This was the area at which the vessels of the fetal and infant umbilical cord exited through the muscle of the abdominal wall. After birth, although the umbilical cord disappears (leaving just the dimpled belly-button scar), the weakness underneath may persist. Hernias can occur in this area of weakness at any time from birth through late adulthood. The signs and symptoms include pain at or near the navel area as well as the development of an associated bulge or navel deformity. This bulge pushes out upon the skin beneath or around the navel, distorting the normal contour and architecture in or around the navel (creating an 'OUTIE' instead of a normal 'INNIE'). Although often appearing at or just after birth, these hernias can also occur at any time during later life. In INFANTS, these hernias may gradually close by age 3 or 4 and surgery can often be delayed until then, unless the hernias are causing problems or enlarging. This decision should be made after examination by a Pediatrician or skilled Surgeon. InADULTShowever, umbilical hernias cannot ""heal"", and do gradually increase in size and often become problematic.IncarcerationorStrangulationmay occur.<-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. INCISIONAL HERNIAS and VENTRAL HERNIASI NCISIONAL or Ventral Hernias may occur in the area of any prior surgical incision, and can vary in size from very small, to very large and complex. They develop as the result of disruption along or adjacent to the area of abdominal wall suturing, often subsequent TENSION placed on the tissue or other inhibition to adequate healing (infection, poor nutrition, obesity, or metabolic diseases). These hernias present as a bulge or protrusion at or near the area of the prior incision scar. Virtually any prior abdominal operation can subsequently develop an Incisional Hernia at the scar area, including those from large abdominal procedures (intestinal surgery, vascular surgery), to small incisions (Appendectomy, or Laparoscopy). These hernias can occur at any incision, but tend to occur more commonly along a straight line from the breastbone straight down to the pubis, and are more complex in these regions. Hernias in this area have a high rate of recurrence if repaired via a simple suture technique under tension and it is especially advised that these be repaired via a TENSION FREE repair method using mesh These hernias may develop soon after the original surgery, or at any time thereafter. Incisional Hernias gradually increase in sizeonce they develop and become progressively symptomatic. A bulge may not be evident at the hernia site initially, and pain may be the only early hernia symptom. These hernias develop in many cases as a result of too much tension placed when closing the abdominal incision, as stated above. Tension creates poor healing, swelling, wound separation and eventual Incisional Hernia formation. <-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. FEMORAL HERNIASFEMORAL hernias, like Inguinal Hernias develop in the groin area, but occur about 5 times more commonly in females than they do in males. These hernias develop at or very near the leg crease itself, but in an area somewhat lower than the more common Inguinal Hernia. In fact, it is often difficult to differentiate clinically between these and Inguinal Hernias on examination by those not experienced in hernia evaluation. The defect itself occurs in an anatomic triangular-shaped ""gap"", located between the following 3 structures:1. the inguinal ligament (a tendinous cord that creates the leg crease),2. the lower side of the pubic bone, and3. The femoral vein (the major vein of the leg).This gap is somewhat larger in famles due to the shape and angle of the pelvis, therefore making femoral hernias more common in females.NOTE: the congenital gaps and weak areas of the inguinal canal are somewhat larger in males, making Inguinal Hernias more common in men.The findings of an acutely painful lump or bulge on the leg crease, adjacent to the pubic region (especially in females) suggests a diagnosis of a Femoral Hernia. The femoral hernia defect is very close anatomically to that found in Inguinal Hernias. Examination by a Hernia Specialist is often needed to confirm this particular diagnosis. Often, a Femoral Hernia can occur simultaneously with an Inguinal Hernia, and be overlooked at surgery using 'conventional' repair techniques.FEMORAL hernias are much more common in females, but can occur in males as well. These hernias are more prone to developINCARCERATIONand/orSTRANGULATIONas an early complication than are Inguinal Hernias. Therefore, early repair once these hernias are diagnosed is very strongly advised before such complications occur.<-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. EPIGASTRIC HERNIASCLICK IMAGEEPIGASTRIC herniasdevelop in the mid upper abdomen, anywhere along a line drawn from the lower point of the breastbone straight down to the Umbilicus. They rarely deviate to any extent away from this straight-lined area, but can occur at any point along it. These not-too-uncommon hernias arise in a defect of the mid-line fascia or tendon that is present between the two rectus or six-pack muscles (called thelinea alba). These hernias are generally small in size and localized, rarely larger thatn the size of a golf-ball. Because of the small defect, the contents are easily pinched and these hernias therefore can cause a great deal of pain. Epigastric Hernias are extremely well suited for repair using a Tension Free method. Epigastric Hernias should not be confused with a condition calledDIASTASIS RECTI (DR) (see below). DIASTSIS RECTIis not a hernia. Although often confused and at times mis-diagnosed as an epigastric hernia, which it is not, these abdominal wall protrusions occur due to a widened band of non-contractile fascia or tendon normally present between the rectus musles. There is no defect or true hernia present in a normal Diastaasis Recti. Since this fascia does not contract as does normal adjacent muscle, when individuals with DR strain (e.g., do a sit-up), an elongated bulge in the upper abdomen, tappered at each end will appear. This non-tender bulge extends from just below the breast bone, down to the navel. Unlike Epigastric Hernias, a Diastasis Recti is not localized along the linea alba line, but involves the entire space between the breast bone and the navel. They are likened to a narrow foorball in shape. There is no pain associated with this bulge and it is not apparent when standing or walking, but is evident only when straining (sit ups). This is a variant of normal anatomy and Diastasis Recti is not a hernia. Surgery is not indicated for this condition and we disuade ill-advised attempts at surgical correction.<-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SPIGELIAN or SEMILUNAR HERNIASSPIGELIAN hernias are ventral hernias occurring through the spigelian fascia along the Spieghelâs semilunar line and lie under the external oblique aponeurosis just outside the outer border of the Rectus or ""six-pack"" muscles. They commonly occur at a level referred as âspigelian hernia beltâ which is a transverse band between the level of umbilicus (navel) and the line joining both anterior superior iliac spines (Photo). Rarely they can occur above or below this level. Spigelian hernias are more common in women and have a peak occurrence around 50 years of age. The symptoms may vary from well-localised constant abdominal pain with or without palpable lump to vague inconstant ache. Clinically it is difficult to feel a definite bulge or a hernial defect as they are typically submuscular. Therefore, imaging studies are frequently necessary to make or confirm the diagnosis. They often develop complications like incarceration due to delay in diagnosis. Ultrasound or CT Scan are the goldstandard investigational imaging studies used for the diagnosis of Spigelian hernia in patients suspected of having these often occult hernias. Once diagnosed, surgical repair using an""open"" Tension-Free technique, similar to that used for ventral/insisional hernias is extremely effective, well tolerated and is therefore highly recommended to prevent complications." UMBILICAL Hernias, and nearby hernias called Paraumbilical Hernias develop in and around the area of the umbilicus (belly button or navel). A Congenital (present since birth) weakness in the naval area exists.
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Hernia Center of NJ What is an umbilical hernia? An umbilical hernia is a type of ventral hernia, but the hole in the muscle is located at the navel and presents as a bulge at the navel. Patients, who have an “innie” bellybutton that becomes an “outie” over time, have probably developed an umbilical hernia.
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Hernia Signs and symptoms of hernia Umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia usually appears a few weeks after birth. It usually occurs after the umbilical cord has fallen off. In general, it goes away before 2 years of age without treatment. Signs and symptoms may include: a soft swelling around the navel. the swelling may appear later in the day
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Hernias in Dogs Hernias in Dogs. A puppy with an umbilical hernia. A hernia is a rupture that occurs when an organ, intestine or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot or a hole in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. There are different types of hernias in dogs, some more serious than others.
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Hernia (Inguinal or Umbilical) Summary. A hernia in veterinary medicine is best defined as a defect in a structure that defines the borders of a body cavity. This defect in a “wall” of the body may or may not lead to the partial or complete spilling out of the contents of one area into the other. Hernias may be caused by trauma, infections, tumors and other problems, but most commonly occur congenitally. In other words, the animals were born with the defect.
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Belly Button Hernia Symptoms in Adults Umbilical hernias in adults often need surgical repair to avoid serious complications. Umbilical hernia, protrusion of the intestine into a weakened opening in the abdominal muscle, occurs more often in infants than adults. Unlike umbilical hernias in children, which often heal spontaneously, umbilical hernias in adults require surgery to avoid serious complications.
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Hernia (Abdominal Hernia) Umbilical hernias are much easier to locate with the bulging of the belly button. Hernias that are incarcerated or strangulated present a greater challenge since the potential complication of dead bowel increases the urgency. The health care professional seeks clues of obstruction including the presence of pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever.
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A to Z: Umbilical Granuloma An umbilical granuloma (gran-you-LOW-ma) is a small, red stalk of scar tissue that stays on a newborn baby's bellybutton after the umbilical cord has fallen off. During pregnancy, the umbilical cord carries nutrients and oxygen from a mother to her unborn baby.
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Navel Hernia, Or Rupture Navel Hernia, Or Rupture. An enlargement of the navel, often met with in puppies, and may be simply an expansion of the same, or cicatrice. Navel hernia is the protrusion of a portion of the intestine - the membraneous covering of the bowels. It may be caused by extra strain at birth on the umbilical cord, or the tongue of the mother may extend the wound.
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Appendectomy What happens in surgery for an umbilical hernia? During the surgery, the doctor makes a small cut, or incision, just below the belly button. Any tissue that bulges into the hernia sac is pushed back inside the belly. The muscles and tissues around the belly button are repaired, and the cut is closed with stitches.
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Hernia Umbilical hernia with surrounding inflammation. By far the most common hernias develop in the abdomen, when a weakness in the abdominal wall evolves into a localized hole, or defect, through which adipose tissue, or abdominal organs covered with peritoneum, may protrude. Another common hernia involves the spinal discs and causes sciatica.
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Inguinal and Umbilical Hernia If you do not have an inguinal hernia, see information on common types of hernias. These include incisional, epigastric, and umbilical hernias in children and adults. An inguinal hernia (say IN-gwuh-nul HER-nee-uh) occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in your groin muscle. This causes a bulge in the groin or scrotum. The bulge may hurt or burn.
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- An umbilical hernia is a bulge or pouch that forms in the abdomen. This bulge occurs when a section of the lining of your abdominal cavity pushes through the abdominal wall around where the belly button is located. Umbilical hernias are common in children and adults, but do not always require surgical repair.his bulge occurs when a section of the lining of your abdominal cavity pushes through the abdominal wall around where the belly button is located. Umbilical hernias are common in children and adults, but do not always require surgical repair.
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Umbilical hernias are managed with observation, as these defects typically close by age 4 or 5 years. Any defects that persist beyond this age should undergo surgical repair. The most common symptom of umbilical hernias is pain at the umbilicus (44% of cases). Other complaints include pressure (20%) and nausea and vomiting (9%).
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Umbilical Hernia Umbilical Hernia. An umbilical hernia is a weakness that develops in the abdominal wall through and around the belly button, called the umbilicus. A bulge or sac containing fat or intestine pushes out through that weakness, sometimes causing an outie belly button.mbilical Hernia. An umbilical hernia is a weakness that develops in the abdominal wall through and around the belly button, called the umbilicus. A bulge or sac containing fat or intestine pushes out through that weakness, sometimes causing an outie belly button.
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Understanding Hernia -- the Basics A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue called fascia. The most common types of hernia are inguinal (inner groin), incisional (resulting from an incision), femoral (outer groin), umbilical (belly button), and hiatal (upper stomach). In an inguinal hernia, the intestine or the bladder protrudes through the abdominal wall or into the inguinal canal in the groin. About 96% of all groin hernias are inguinal, and most occur in men because of a natural weakness in this area. In an incisional hernia, the intestine pushes through the abdominal wall at the site of previous abdominal surgery.
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Hernia, inguinal repair What is an Inguinal hernia? An inguinal hernia is a common condition in infancy and childhood, and is the most common surgical operation in childhood. An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue or part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall in the groin area, causing a bulge in the groin or scrotum.
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Umbilical Hernia What is an umbilical hernia? An umbilical hernia is a bulge through the abdominal muscles in the area of the navel (belly button). The hernia may contain tissue from the abdomen, part of an organ (such as the intestine), or fluid. Umbilical hernias usually happen because of a hole or a weak area in the muscles of the abdominal wall. This can happen at any age. Umbilical hernias happen more often in women than in men.
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Umbilical Hernia Diagnosis, Treatment and Surgery An umbilical hernia happens when a weakness in the muscle around the umbilicus, or belly button, allows the tissues of the abdomen to protrude through the muscle. The umbilical cord, or the cord that delivers nutrients from the mother to the fetus, goes through the abdominal muscles, creating an area where a hernia can easily form. An umbilical hernia is typically small enough that only the peritoneum, or the lining of the abdominal cavity, pushes through the muscle wall.
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Umbilical hernia repair Umbilical hernia repair. Umbilical hernia repair is surgery to repair an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a sac (pouch) formed from the inner lining of your belly (abdominal cavity) that pushes through a hole in the abdominal wall at the belly button. You will probably receive general anesthesia (asleep and pain-free) for this surgery.