Paraumbilical hernia
Encyclopedia
A 'paraumbilical hernia
is a protrusion of the intestine
s or gut into the abdomen
through a weak point of the muscle
s or ligament
s near the navel
. It can lead to discomfort when fatty tissue gets trapped and a lump can be felt or seen. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068760/ Whilst they are not usually life-threatening, routine surgical treatment is usually advised to prevent enlargement or strangulation of the gut.
The operation is usually performed under a general anaesthetic.http://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/docs%5Cdocuments%5C38.htm#umbilical
In most cases this is done as a day-case without the need for an overnight stay.
Hernia
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes into the mediastinum through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm....
is a protrusion of the intestine
Intestine
In human anatomy, the intestine is the segment of the alimentary canal extending from the pyloric sphincter of the stomach to the anus and, in humans and other mammals, consists of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine...
s or gut into the abdomen
Abdomen
In vertebrates such as mammals the abdomen constitutes the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis. The region enclosed by the abdomen is termed the abdominal cavity...
through a weak point of the muscle
Muscle
Muscle is a contractile tissue of animals and is derived from the mesodermal layer of embryonic germ cells. Muscle cells contain contractile filaments that move past each other and change the size of the cell. They are classified as skeletal, cardiac, or smooth muscles. Their function is to...
s or ligament
Ligament
In anatomy, the term ligament is used to denote any of three types of structures. Most commonly, it refers to fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones and is also known as articular ligament, articular larua, fibrous ligament, or true ligament.Ligament can also refer to:* Peritoneal...
s near the navel
Navel
The navel is a scar on the abdomen caused when the umbilical cord is removed from a newborn baby...
. It can lead to discomfort when fatty tissue gets trapped and a lump can be felt or seen. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068760/ Whilst they are not usually life-threatening, routine surgical treatment is usually advised to prevent enlargement or strangulation of the gut.
Treatment
The protrusion is put back within the abdomen in the correct position. Stitches are used to strengthen the weakness where the hernia has broken through.The operation is usually performed under a general anaesthetic.http://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/docs%5Cdocuments%5C38.htm#umbilical
In most cases this is done as a day-case without the need for an overnight stay.