Omentum in the Pediatric Umbilical Hernia: Is It a Potential Alarm for the Appearance of Complications?. (7th November 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sinopidis, Xenophon; Panagidis, Antonios; Alexopoulos, Vasileios; Karatza, Ageliki; Mitropoulou, Konstantina; Varvarigou, Anastasia; Georgiou, George
• Other Names: Chou P. M. Academic Editor.; Fasching G. Academic Editor.; Sheth J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-11-07
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/463628
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : Umbilical hernia is a common benign condition which resolves spontaneously during the first five years of life. However, in certain cases there are some characteristics which may be indicative of a different prognostic approach, as they increase the possibility of complications. The two cases of umbilical hernia that we describe here were treated operatively and revealed the presence of strangulated and adhered omentum, respectively. Reflecting on the adhesive properties of the omentum, we hypothesized that this may occur more often than it is believed, especially in those cases that are described as recurrent symptomatic herniations. In such cases, there should be increased alert for the possibility of complications during the period of the conservative expectance for resolution.