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Umbilical Hernias Umbilical hernias (Also known as Belly Button Hernias) are common in newborns and infants younger than 6 months. They occur when part of the intestines bulge through the abdominal wall next to the belly button. In babies with umbilical hernias, parents may see bulging around the belly button area when the baby cries. Unlike other types of hernias, umbilical hernias may heal on their own, usually by the time a baby is 1 year old. If not, surgery can repair the hernia. Adult Umbilical Hernia:Adults can also suffer from umbilical hernia which represents a weakness around the belly button area. Those hernias can be cosmetically bothering to the patients as well as functionally. As long as the hernias are not incarcerated they can be pushed back at any time. Naturally as time goes by those openings can become larger and the advice that should be given to a patient who has an umbilical hernia is for that patient to have it surgically repaired. The operation is typically done on an outpatient basis. Most of the cases can be done under light anesthesia or sedation. There can be times because of obesity and the size of the hernia that general anesthesia will have to be used. The repair usually is carried out with the implantation of a plastic mesh that will make the repair much easier. Learn about the Hernia Surgical Procedure Dr. Reisfeld has over 20 years of experience with Hernia's making him an expert on this topic. Please contact us and Doctor Reisfeld will take the time to personally speak with you.
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