Classification of Umbilical Hernia

• Published in: Pediatric 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
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2017

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....