Question 99 · LEK · Umbilical hernia
Which of the following features does not indicate the necessity for the surgical treatment of an umbilical hernia?
- A. hernia persists at the age of 4 years.
- B. complications occur.
- C. hernia is enlarging.
- D. hernia’s diameter is 3.5 cm.
- E. hernia enlarges while the child is crying.
Hint
One of the listed features is a normal, expected behaviour of almost every umbilical hernia in infants.
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