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SURGERY TO REPAIR A HERNIA NEAR YOUR NAVAL
Umbilical hernia surgery is a common procedure for infants and young children, particularly in babies born prematurely.
An umbilical hernia occurs near the belly button (umbilicus). It is a condition caused by a weakness in the muscles of the abdominal wall.
This weakness allows part of the bowel or internal tissue to push through, forming a pouch or painful bulge called a hernia. Surgery to repair a hernia and strengthen the supporting abdominal muscles is common.
If left untreated, a umbilical hernia can cause serious complications.
An umbilical hernia is less common in adults, as weaknesses in the abdominal wall are usually spotted in childhood. At The Lister Hospital we have a specialist Abdominal Wall and Hernia Unit, offering treatment from a multidisciplinary team of surgeons for adults with conditions affecting the abdominal wall.
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