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Umbilical hernia in a child - indication for surgery is/are

A
Failure to disappear by 3 years
B
> 2 cm size
C
Symptomatic
D
All of the above
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.

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