Question
Can I report an umbilical hernia at 10 weeks?
Answer
An umbilical hernia is a congenital defect in the abdominal wall. The incidence of this condition varies by country, but it often occurs in low-birth-weight infants. After birth, the small intestine can be found to prolapse through a defect in the abdominal wall near the navel, with the mesentery becoming free, the intestine becoming congested, swollen, thickened, and covered with purulent exudates, and the intestines sticking together. It is generally only discovered around the 20th week of pregnancy. If prenatal diagnosis is confirmed, the child will undergo immediate surgery after birth, which will yield good treatment outcomes.