Category Archives: Umbilicus

Umbilical Hernia in Adults

Posted on December 4, 2016 by reyojoson

An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue bulges through the muscle near the belly button (navel, umbilicus). Most (9 of 10) umbilical hernias in adults are acquired. This means that increased pressure near the umbilicus … Continue reading →

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Algorithmic Assessment of an Umbilical Bulge – [Updated – May 6, 2012]

Posted on May 6, 2012 by reyojoson

Algorithmic Assessment of an Umbilical Bulge – [Updated – May 6, 2012] Algorithmic Assessment of an Umbilical Bulge by Reynaldo O Josonon Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 10:47pm · Here is my recommended algorithmic assessment of a patient with an … Continue reading →

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Mass in the Navel Turning out to be Umbilical Endometriosis

Posted on April 29, 2012 by reyojoson

Mass in the Navel Turning out to be Umbilical Endometriosis by Reynaldo O Josonon Friday, April 27, 2012 at 10:22pm · Mass in the Navel Turning out to be Umbilical Endometriosis Reynaldo O. Joson,MD, MHA, MHPEd, MSc Surg April 28, … Continue reading →

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Algorithmic Assessment of an Umbilical Bulge

Posted on April 29, 2012 by reyojoson

Algorithmic Assessment of an Umbilical Bulge by Reynaldo O Josonon Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 10:47pm · Here is my recommended algorithmic assessment of a patient with an umbilical bulge. Check first if the bulge is a hernia or not.  … Continue reading →

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