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Umbilical Hernia: 4

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After an initial stab wound at 3:00 in the umbilical skin fold, the skin edges are held under tension with Adson forceps and the incision is completed with a sawing motion.       

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Umbilical Hernia: 5

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Using the Adson to stretch the umbilical skin over the ring finger, the assistant exposes subcutaneous bleeders for cautery (see cautery technique).       

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Umbilical Hernia: 6

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While holding the umbilical skin upward, the surgeon pulls the areolar fascia downward off the umbilical stalk.       

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