- Female
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
My ultrasound showed an umbilical hernia with omentum herniation that's irreducible and has thickening. There's mention of strangulation too. Since it's only omentum involved, is surgery absolutely necessary or can we manage without it?
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A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a General Surgeon
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