In most cases, children with umbilical hernias can be cured without any sequelae. However, if the umbilical hernia becomes incarcerated, leading to severe complications such as bowel necrosis, there may be sequelae of adhesive intestinal obstruction after surgical treatment.

Umbilical hernia is due to the non-closure of the umbilical ring and weak abdominal muscles in children, which can easily lead to the protrusion of the intestines and mesentery through the umbilical ring when intra-abdominal pressure increases. As children grow older, most can heal on their own within one year. If it does not close after one year or if incarceration occurs, surgical treatment is required.