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Umbilical hernia
Symptoms of a strangulated umbilical hernia include:
While an umbilical hernia may not be dangerous, adults should still talk to their doctor if they notice one developing. A developing umbilical hernia just looks like a lump, and any new lumps may be a symptom of something more serious. That’s why it’s important to get them checked out by a medical professional.
A paraumbilical (or umbilical) hernia is a hole in the connective tissue of the abdominal wall in the midline with close approximation to the umbilicus. If the hole is large enough there can be protrusion of the abdominal contents, including omental fat and/or bowel.
An umbilical hernia occurs at the umbilicus (belly button) when a loop of intestine pushes through the umbilical ring, a small opening in a fetus' abdominal muscles through which the umbilical cord—which connects a fetus to its mother while in the womb—passes.
ICD-10 code: K42. 9 Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene.
About periumbilical A periumbilical hernia is a common type of hernia that affects the area around your naval (belly button). If there is a weakness or hole around the naval, fatty tissue or parts of your bowel may push through and create a lump.
A ventral hernia occurs when a weak spot in the abdomen enables abdominal tissue or an organ (such as an intestine) to protrude through a cavity muscle area. These hernias are visibly identified by a bulge in the belly area.
Umbilical or epigastric hernias occur when a part of the intestine pushes through an opening in the abdominal, or stomach, muscles. Umbilical hernias develop at the belly button. Epigastric hernias develop in the upper abdomen.
Umbilical hernias in children are usually painless. An umbilical hernia occurs when part of your intestine bulges through the opening in your abdominal muscles near your bellybutton (navel). Umbilical hernias are common and typically harmless.
Hernia repairCPT codeDescriptor2017 total RVU49580Repair umbilical hernia, younger than age 5 years; reducible9.4649582Repair umbilical hernia, younger than age 5 years; incarcerated or strangulated13.3449585Repair umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible12.8540 more rows•Apr 1, 2017
49652 Laparoscopy, surgical, repair, ventral, umbilical, spigelian or epigastric hernia (includes mesh insertion, when performed); reducible.
In most cases, the hole closes soon after birth. An umbilical hernia occurs when the abdominal wall layers don't join completely, and the intestine or other tissues from inside the abdominal cavity bulge through the weak spot around the belly button. About 20 percent of babies are born with an umbilical hernia.
A direct or true umbilical hernia consists of a symmetric protrusion through the umbilical ring and is seen in neonates or infants. Indirect umbilical (paraumbilical) hernias protrude above or below the umbilicus and are the most common type of umbilical hernia in adults.
Paraumbilical and umbilical hernias are common as there is a natural weakness in the wall of your abdomen at your umbilicus. This is caused by the way babies develop in the womb.
A protrusion of abdominal structures through the retaining abdominal wall. It involves two parts: an opening in the abdominal wall, and a hernia sac consisting of peritoneum and abdominal contents. Abdominal hernias include groin hernia (hernia, femoral; hernia, inguinal) and ventral hernia.
Hernia with both gangrene and obstruction is classified to hernia with gangrene. A protrusion of abdominal structures through the retaining abdominal wall. It involves two parts: an opening in the abdominal wall, and a hernia sac consisting of peritoneum and abdominal contents.