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Umbilical hernia
Ultrasound report :
Umbilical hernia noted with herniation of Omentum through the defect. Herniated contents (omentum) are irreducible. Thickening of herniated omentum.
Note: Hernia does not contain small intestine.
Symptoms: Having moderate pain and little darkness(red to maroon colour) of hernia which contains omentum.
Question :
The umbilical hernia contains only omentum which is irreducible and thickening (inflamation) of Omentum is there so does it require surgery ?
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Consult a surgeon as soon as possible because symptoms that you have mentioned could be a possible obstruction or strangulation
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You need to visit a General Surgeon for consultation and clinical examination of the the swelling and abdomin.
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It is not an emergency, however surgery is the only treatment of Choice on the routine basis......
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You need emergency operation.
Kindly consult a surgeon at your locality
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it's better to have surgery .not an emergency now.
defect size may increase and strangulation of omentum may occur in future and bowel may also come as content in future
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Consult near by surgeon for physical examination & further management with surgery
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