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By Mr Dan Higman
03.03.21
Vascular surgeon
Umbilical hernias in children: does my child need surgery?
Umbilical hernias are quite common in infants and young children. But do they need to be treated and is surgery the main option? Leading consultant general and vascular surgeon, Mr Daniel Higman explains.