Umbilical hernia are relatively common in children and may be found during the newborn exam. Usually no treatment is required as they typically resolve by 3 years of age

Associations

• Afro-Caribbean infants
• Down's syndrome
• mucopolysaccharide storage diseases

management

Usually self-resolve, but if large or symptomatic perform elective repair at 2-3 years of age.

If small and asymptomatic perform elective repair at 4-5 years of age.