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An umbilical hernia is a dilatation of the umbilical fascial ring. Intraabdominal pressure dilates the umbilical stalk within the ring. The umbilical stalk is attached circumferentially to the underside of the umbilical skin.
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With a small defect, the hernia defect is usually filled with a wad of preperitoneal fat. Peritoneum may be pushed into the defect, creating a hernia sac. Abdominal contents may then enter the sac.
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An inferior circumumbilical incision is made from 3:00-9:00.
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