Which of the following is true about epigastric hernia

Ans. c. Always above the umbilicus on either side of midline Epigastric hernias are located always above the umbilicus on either side of midline. Epigastric Hernia: Located between the xiphoid process and umbilicus Multiple in up to 20% of patients, and about 80% are just offs the midline. Usually within 5 to 6 cm of the umbilicus Epigastric hernia (Fatty hernia of the linea alba, Epigastric Lipoma) About 3% to 5% of the population has epigastric hernias. More common in mene.Q Locatebetween the xiphoid process and umbilicuseQ Multiple in up to 20% of patients, and about 80% are just offdeg the midline. Usually within 5 to 6 cm of the umbilicus Defects are small and often produce pain out of propoion to their size owing to incarceration of preperitonealfate. Clinica features Majority of these hernias are asymptomatic Sometimes, such a hernia gives rise to attacks of local pain. This may be because the fatty contents become nipped sufficiently to produce paial strangulationdeg. Referred pain: It is not uncommon to find that the patient, who may not have noticed the hernia, complains of pain suggestive of a peptic ulcerQ. Treatment Repair usually consists of excision of the incarcerated preperitoneal tissue and simple closure of the fascia! defecte.