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Epigastric Hernia just above belly button

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May 30th, 2010
I am concerned with the risks of putting my now completely healthy child into essentially elective surgery to havea small epigastric hernia repaired. I have been told by 2 doctors that it wont repair and will need to be repaired.

I have been told that the optimum age for this procedure is 2 years old.

I am wondering what the likelyhood is of complications arrising if I do not put my beautiful daughter into surgery to get it repaired.

she doesn't seem to be ain any pain with it and has had it since birth.

I don't like the sound of the risks of anesthesiaetc.

Thank you.
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replied June 28th, 2010
Unfortunately, since I cannot examine your daughter, I really cannot offer you any specific medical advice. In general, however, hernias are repaired to prevent intestinal obstruction or/and intestinal strangulation. Also, hernias are repaired because they generally enlarge over time, and/or because they are uncomfortable.

You might consult with a pediatric surgeon and get his/her opinion on the urgency of repairing your daughter's hernia.


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replied May 5th, 2012
Epigastric Hernia... further risk?
Can an epigastric hernia get worse in time and/or pose a greater risk in time or with certain activities (i.e. sports participation)?
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