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Review
. 2020 Sep;36(9):e527-e529.
doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002200.

Uncommon Complication of Pediatric Umbilical Hernia-Spontaneous Evisceration: Case Report and Literature Review

Taieb Chouikh  1 , Anis Echaieb  1 , Dahmane Belkhir  1 , Georges Audry  2 , Claire Raquillet  1
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Review

Uncommon Complication of Pediatric Umbilical Hernia-Spontaneous Evisceration: Case Report and Literature Review

Taieb Chouikh et al. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

The umbilical hernia is common in children. Most of the cases have a spontaneous regression around the age of 3 years. Complications are very rare, and thus surgery is not routinely indicated before the age of 3 years. We report an exceptional case of spontaneous rupture of an umbilical hernia with emphasis on the management of this rare complication and a literature review of similar cases.

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