Patient's question:
7 cm is based on the surgical record in the medical case provided by the hospital (the surgery was 40 days ago). Currently, a hard lump has formed on the side of the patch that is in contact with the abdomen, near the head, and the lower part of the patch has lifted up. Will the umbilical hernia get bigger?Doctor's answer:
Most children require surgery immediately after birth; otherwise, due to local skin ulcers, necrosis, and infection, it is difficult for the child to continue living. In a few cases, the cyst membrane gradually fibrotizes and forms scars, which protect the protruding internal organs and avoid early death. The mortality rate of this disease is related to the treatment time, and surgery should be performed as early as possible when conditions permit. Omphalocele is a common type of congenital abdominal wall developmental anomaly, caused by incomplete development of the abdominal wall around the umbilical cord, leading to a defect in the abdominal wall and the protrusion of abdominal organs in newborns. Since this disease is associated with chromosomal abnormalities, children with omphalocele may also have other organ malformations. Improper treatment can lead to a high mortality rate.