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What causes a periumbilical ventral abdominal wall hernia?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Opening in muscle : You may have a weakness where your umbilical cord went thru. Or it can be from a surgery that left a weakness there.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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