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General surgery · Hernias

Umbilical hernia surgery in Tijuana, Mexico

These occur at the belly button, where fat or intestine protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall. They can cause a bulge or discomfort when coughing, lifting or straining. In adults, repair closes the defect and may reinforce it with mesh depending on its size and the risk of recurrence. The timing of surgery is decided after reviewing symptoms and overall health.

Medical illustration: anatomy and procedure
Illustration · Umbilical hernia

Procedure description

These occur at the belly button, where fat or intestine protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall. They can cause a bulge or discomfort when coughing, lifting or straining. In adults, repair closes the defect and may reinforce it with mesh depending on its size and the risk of recurrence. The timing of surgery is decided after reviewing symptoms and overall health.

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