Umbilical Hernia | Figure 1

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Umbilical Hernia

Case Details

Patient Information:
Female patient, 47 years old.

Medical History:
Abdominoplasty 3 years ago
Increased volume at the umbilical scar and pain.

Clinical Protocol:
Clinical diagnosis of umbilical hernia.
Ultrasound is not needed for diagnostic confirmation.

Treatment:
Umbilical hernia repair with preperitoneal mesh.
Macroporous polypropylene mesh, 7.5 x 7.5 cm

Diagnosis Added by Author:
Umbilical hernia

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Data:
50-year-old male
Comes for evaluation for umbilical hernia
Physical examination:
Incarcerated umbilical hernia, 3x3cm hernial sac. Tenderness on palpation.
Ultrasound confirms the presence of a hernia with a 2cm defect containing the omentum.
Hernia repair is performed with 8x10cm retromuscular polypropylene mesh.

2.5 year old umbilical hernia repair with mesh. Arrow points to area where mesh comes through skin.

Patient:
30-year-old female patient
Current Condition:
Increased volume at the umbilical scar and discomfort when performing daily activities.
Protocol:
Clinical diagnosis of umbilical hernia.
Ultrasound for diagnostic confirmation.
Treatment:
Umbilical hernia repair with preperitoneal mesh.
7.5 x 7.5 cm macroporous polypropylene mesh.

Patient:
39-year-old female
Symptoms:
Noticed a bulge at the level of the umbilical scar, which progressively increased in size.
Discomfort exacerbated by physical effort.
Physical Examination:
A reducible umbilical protrusion was identified.
Defect more evident with Valsalva maneuver.
Diagnostic Workup:
Clinical findings consistent with umbilical hernia.
Abdominal wall ultrasound for diagnostic confirmation revealed fascial defect without incarceration.