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Umbilical, Epigastric, and Spigelian Hernias

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Primary anterior abdominal wall defects such as Spigelian, epigastric, and umbilical hernias are less common than their inguinal counterparts. However, a thorough knowledge of the causes and treatment of these hernias is paramount for any practicing general surgeon. These primary abdominal wall hernias oftentimes need to have a high index of suspicion especially epigastric and Spigelian hernias. Umbilical hernias typically account for approximately 10 % of all hernias and are more likely to be frequently seen by the general surgeon. This chapter will discuss the presentation of these hernias as well as causes and the different treatments that are currently available.

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center–Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA

    Benjamin S. Powell MD & Guy R. Voeller

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Powell, B.S., Voeller, G.R. (2013). Umbilical, Epigastric, and Spigelian Hernias. In: Kingsnorth, A., LeBlanc, K. (eds) Management of Abdominal Hernias. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-877-3_18

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