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Case #3 -
A 15 month old baby with a 2 cm protrusion at the umbilicus

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
2.) What would be the management of the hernia in this patient?

Management in children: observe until age 4-5 years as some defects will close, especially if small. Operate earlier if incarcerated.  
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