Umbilical hernia in a child - indication for surgery is/are
High-Yield Explanation
An umbilical hernia is d/t fascial defect at the umbilicus.
Treatment :
Most hernias close spontaneously by 1 yr of age. Even larger hernias are known to disappear spontaneously by 5-6 yrs of age.
Surgery is advised for hernias :
Persisting beyond 4-5 yrs.
Causing symptoms.
Becoming strangulated.
Defect exceeding 2 cm.
Progressively enlarging hernia after the age of 1-2 yrs.
Strapping is ineffective.