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Common complications of umbilical hernia include: | |||
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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
Common complications of umbilical hernia include strangulation, skin color changes, and ascites.
Natural History
Complications
Common complications of umbilical hernia include:
- Strangulation
- Thinning of the overlying skin
- Uncontrollable ascites
Prognosis
Most umbilical hernias get better without treatment by the time the child is 3 - 4 years old. Those that do not close may need surgery. Umbilical hernias are usually painless.