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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Umbilical hernia, congenital

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-==In adults==
-'''Umbilical hernias in adults''' are largely acquired, and more frequent in pregnant women. Abnormal decussation of fibers at the [[linea alba]] may contribute.
-Umbilical hernia has been reported as a complication of a [[transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt]].<ref name="pmid17825762">{{cite journal |author=Mallavarapu RK, Grimsley EW |title=Incarcerated umbilical hernia after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt procedure for refractory ascites |journal=Clin. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. |volume=5 |issue=9 |pages=A26 |year=2007 |pmid=17825762 |doi=10.1016/j.cgh.2007.07.018}}</ref>
 == Information for patients for pediatric umbilical hernia==