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Paraumbilical hernia
Hérnia paraumbilical
CategoryDefinition
Paraumbilical or periumbilical hernias occur next to and supra-umbilical occur just above the navel. Paraumbilical hernias are large abdominal defects through the linea alba in the region of the umbilicus and are usually related to diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles.
Inclusions
- Supraumbilical hernia
Index Terms
Paraumbilical herniaPeriumbilical herniaSupraumbilical herniaParaumbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangreneParaumbilical hernia with gangreneParaumbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene