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

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What is the cause of this hernia in children? In adults?  Answer 
2.) What would be the management of the hernia in this patient?  Answer 
3.) What would be the management if she were 34 years old?  Answer 
4.) What is the main complication of umbilical hernia?  Answer 
5.) What are the surgical options in repair of an umbilical hernia?  Answer 
 
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