What is Umbilical Hernia?
It occurs as a result of incomplete closure of the umbilical canal after birth. It is observed at a rate of 25–50%. There is a high familial predisposition. Up to 3 years of age, 90% resolve spontaneously without treatment.
How is it Recognized?
There is a temporary swelling in the belly with crying and straining. It disappears on its own when the baby relaxes.
Treatment Principles
If it has not passed 3 years of age in girls and 4 years of age in boys
If suffocation has occurred even once
If its diameter is 1.5 cm and above
, it should be corrected.
Problems It May Cause
Pain
Nutritional disorder
Deformity
Hernia strangulation
Symptoms
1. Restlessness, pain.
2. The swelling does not disappear, it gradually increases and the overlying skin begins to redden.
3. First, he vomits what he ate, then yellow-green vomiting begins.
4. Abdominal swelling, bloody poop or inability to poop.
Hernia strangulation is a condition that puts your child’s life in danger. Urgent surgical treatment is required.
The fetus in the mother’s womb emerges from the navel and continues its life with the veins extending to the mother. There is an opening in the abdominal wall so that these vessels, which are located in the umbilical cord that fall off after birth, can pass. Many newborns
