How To Use Umbilical hernia In A Sentence

Umbilical hernias occur more often in premature infants and those of African American descent.
An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal wall at the navel.
Reputable pediatric surgeons do not repair simple umbilical hernias in 5-week old infants.
Congenital extroversion or eventration is the result of some congenital deficiency in the abdominal wall; instances are not uncommon, and some patients live as long as do cases of umbilical hernia proper. Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
Rupture at the navel is called umbilical hernia; that in the groin either inguinal or femoral, according to slight differences in site. The Home Medical Library, Volume II (of VI)

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An umbilical hernia occurs when a baby's abdominal wall doesn't completely close before birth, causing a small piece of bowel or fat under the skin, often referred to as the sac, to stick out. Pediatric surgery: Umbilical Hernia
There was no umbilical hernia which is a defect the abdominal wall around the belly button.
Name and address supplied It sounds as though your son probably has what is known as an umbilical hernia. Times, Sunday Times
An abdominal examination showed no abnormality apart from an umbilical hernia.
In addition to the familiar inguinal, femoral and umbilical hernias, a number of unusual hernias can occur.
There is, however, a chance your son has a different type of hernia, known as a supra-umbilical hernia. Times, Sunday Times
Umbilical hernias, omphaloceles, and gastroschisis usually are apparent on gross inspection.
An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal wall at the navel.
Our initial examination of the kitten revealed a huge umbilical hernia - a lump on her tummy as big as a chestnut.
_ -- In the treatment of umbilical hernia it should be remembered that congenital hernias are often removed with age, but probably congenital _umbilical hernias_ less frequently than others. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse