Epigastric hernia

Abdominal ultrasound of a midline epigastric hernia.[1]

An epigastric hernia is a type of hernia which may develop in the epigastrium (upper, central part of the abdomen). Epigastric hernias usually appear in adults.

Unlike the benign diastasis recti, epigastric hernia may trap fat and other tissues inside the opening of the hernia, causing pain and tissue damage.[2]

Risk factors

The primary risk factors are obesity and pregnancy.[2]

Diagnosis

Computed tomography scans of the suspected areas with intravenous contrast can assist in diagnosis.[3]

Treatment

Symptomatic epigastric hernias are repaired with surgery.[2] Even if they are asymptomatic, they can be surgically corrected for cosmetic reasons. In general, cosmetic surgery on infants is delayed until the infant is older and better able to tolerate anaesthesia.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bedewi, Mohamed Abdelmohsen; El-sharkawy, Mohamed (2017). "Imaging of Hernias". doi:10.5772/intechopen.69163.
  2. 1 2 3 Norton, Jeffrey A. (2003). Essential practice of surgery: basic science and clinical evidence. Berlin: Springer. p. 350. ISBN 0-387-95510-0.
  3. ↑ Toms, A. P.; Dixon, A. K.; Murphy, J. M.; Jamieson, N. V. (October 1999). "Illustrated review of new imaging techniques in the diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias". The British Journal of Surgery. 86 (10): 1243–1249. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2168.1999.01211.x. ISSN 0007-1323. PMID 10540124.


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