Epigastric hernia
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An epigastric hernia occurs ventrally through a defect in linea alba superior the umbilicus. It is also known as a fatty hernia of linea alba.
Risk factors
- obesity
- pregnancy
Radiographic appearance
Ultrasound
Shows a midline defect which are usually small with or with out herniation of omental/properitoneal fat . Bowel or stomach is rarely herniated in epigastris hernia unless there is a large defect .
See also
-<p>An <strong>epigastric hernia</strong> occurs ventrally through a defect in linea alba superior the umbilicus. It is also known as a <strong>fatty hernia of linea alba.</strong></p><h6><strong>Risk factors</strong></h6><ul>- +<p>An <strong>epigastric hernia</strong> occurs ventrally through a defect in linea alba superior the umbilicus. It is also known as a <strong>fatty hernia of <a title="Linea alba" href="/articles/linea-alba">linea alba</a>.</strong></p><h6><strong>Risk factors</strong></h6><ul>
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