Researchers aim to determine the exact prevalence and risk factors for the association of gallstones and umbilical hernia. Umbilical hernia is defined according to the European Hernia Society Classification for primary and incisional abdominal wall hernias as hernias occurring from 3 cm above to 3 cm below the umbilicus. The main outcome measures are the presence of gallstones in patients presenting with umbilical hernia and the presence of umbilical hernia in patients diagnosed with gallstones. Patients with umbilical hernia are examined with biliary ultrasound, while patients with cholelithiasis are evaluated for umbilical hernia by physical examination and ultrasound. Factors such as age, gender, body mass index (BMI), family history, comorbidities, tobacco use, parity, and history of multiple pregnancy are analyzed as potential risk factors.
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Presence of cholelithiasis in umbilical hernia patients
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Presence of umbilical hernia in cholelithiasis patients
Timeframe: 2 days