ChatGPT said: Umbilical hernia is a common condition in infants, presenting as a bulge at the belly button due to incomplete closure of the umbilical ring. Most cases resolve spontaneously, but some may persist or cause parental concern. This study focuses on evaluating conservative management options for infantile umbilical hernia Umbilical hernia, Infant, Conservative treatment, crepe Bandages, Non-surgical management, Observation
Conditions
Interventions
Cotton pad with crepe bandage: non-surgical and non-drug, a physical method
Infants diagnosed with an umbilical hernia will receive conservative management using a cotton pad applied over the umbilic
Experimental Other,No Intervention No treatment
Cotton pad with crepe bandage,observation-control
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
No minimum to 3 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. both genders 2. aged up to 3 years 3. given consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Consent withdrawal 2. Refusal of treatment 3. All patients having an umbilical hernia with other congenital disorders (omphalocele, OEIS complex, etc)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| resolution 4 and 8 weeks Clinical inspection and physical examination at follow-up visits; closure defined as absence of palpable defect or bulge | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to closure of umbilical hernia 4 and 8 weeks Time in days from date of randomization/enrollment to the date of first documented clinical confirmation of closure. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactHafiz Ali
children hospital lahore
Outcome results
None listed