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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Physical exam findings for umbilical [[hernia]] are as follows:<ref name="urlHernia, Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29083594 |title=Hernia, Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="urlHernia, Pediatric Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29083740 |title=Hernia, Pediatric Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | Physical exam findings for umbilical [[hernia]] are as follows:<ref name="urlHernia, Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29083594 |title=Hernia, Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="urlHernia, Pediatric Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29083740 |title=Hernia, Pediatric Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="ShankarItani2017">{{cite journal|last1=Shankar|first1=Divya A.|last2=Itani|first2=Kamal M. F.|last3=O’Brien|first3=William J.|last4=Sanchez|first4=Vivian M.|title=Factors Associated With Long-term Outcomes of Umbilical Hernia Repair|journal=JAMA Surgery|volume=152|issue=5|year=2017|pages=461|issn=2168-6254|doi=10.1001/jamasurg.2016.5052}}</ref> | ||
*Physical examination of patients with umbilical [[hernia]] is usually remarkable for a protruding umbilical [[mass]] examined in the standing and supine positions to determine the size of a [[hernia]] +/- [[valsalva maneuver]]. | *Physical examination of patients with umbilical [[hernia]] is usually remarkable for a protruding umbilical [[mass]] examined in the standing and supine positions to determine the size of a [[hernia]] +/- [[valsalva maneuver]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]
Overview
Physical examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually remarkable for a protruding umbilical mass examined in the standing and supine positions to determine the size of a hernia +/- valsalva maneuver.
Physical Examination
Physical exam findings for umbilical hernia are as follows:[1][2][3]
- Physical examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually remarkable for a protruding umbilical mass examined in the standing and supine positions to determine the size of a hernia +/- valsalva maneuver.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with umbilical hernia usually appear normal.
Vital Signs
Vital signs in umbilical hernia are normal.
Skin
HEENT
- HEENT examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Neck
Lungs
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal with the exception of a protruding umbilical mass.
- If strangulated then it presents with:
- Pain
- Hard umbilical mass
- Tenderness
Back
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with umbilical hernia is usually normal.
References
- ↑ "Hernia, Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI".
- ↑ "Hernia, Pediatric Umbilical - PubMed - NCBI".
- ↑ Shankar, Divya A.; Itani, Kamal M. F.; O’Brien, William J.; Sanchez, Vivian M. (2017). "Factors Associated With Long-term Outcomes of Umbilical Hernia Repair". JAMA Surgery. 152 (5): 461. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2016.5052. ISSN 2168-6254.