Do umbilical hernias in adults require surgery?

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  1. Dr. Stuart Linder
     
    Dr. Stuart Linder answered:
    Umbilical hernias should be carefully examined by a Board-Certified General Surgeon.
    In general the majority of hernias should undergo surgical repair to prevent incarceration or strangulation of intraperitoneal structures including bowel and or mesentary. Diagnostic testing may include ultrasound or CT scan. 
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