umbilical hernia in a sentence

Examples

1. "' Pediatric Surgical Conditions and Procedures "': Circumcision, Inguinal Hernia & Hydrocele, Undescended Testis, Hypospadias, Urinary Incontinence, Hydronephrosis, Vesico-Ureteric Reflux, Appendicitis, Intussusception, Anorectal Malformations, Hirschprung s Disease, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Umbilical Hernia, Gastroschisis and Omphalocele, Intestinal Atresia, Esophageal Atresia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Lung Malformations, Soft Tissue Swelling, Sclerotherapy for Vascular Malformations and Gastroesophageal Reflux.
2. When the orifice is small ( < 1 or 2 cm ), 90 % close within 3 years ( some sources state 85 % of all umbilical hernias, regardless of size ), and if these hernias are asymptomatic, reducible, and don't enlarge, no surgery is needed ( and in other cases it must be considered ).