Classification of Umbilical Hernia

Umbilical hernias occur frequently in children. The treatment is closure of the umbilical ring and may or may not include umbilicoplasty. The authors devised a classification of the hernias that includes base diameter and height describing small and huge hernias and includes groups as well as types....

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Published inPediatric Umbilical Reconstruction pp. 23 - 30
Main Authors Akakpo-Numado, Gamedzi Komlatsè, Mihluedo-Agbolan, Komlan Anani, Boume, Missoki Azanledji, Adabra, Komlan, Sanni, Yawa Sesime, Tekou, Hubert
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing 2017
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Summary:Umbilical hernias occur frequently in children. The treatment is closure of the umbilical ring and may or may not include umbilicoplasty. The authors devised a classification of the hernias that includes base diameter and height describing small and huge hernias and includes groups as well as types. The type of surgery depends on how it is classified by base diameter.
ISBN:9783319438887
3319438883
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-43890-0_2