epigastric hernia

Epigastric hernias, also known as fatty hernias of the linea alba, occur ventrally through a defect in the linea alba, superior to the umbilicus.

Epidemiology

Risk factors

• obesity 
• pregnancy

Radiographic features

Ultrasound

Shows a midline defect which is usually small with or without herniation of omental/properitoneal fat. Bowel or stomach rarely herniates in an epigastric hernia unless there is a large defect.

See also

• abdominal wall hernias

Siehe auch:

• Bauchwandhernien
• Umbilikalhernie