A hernia occurs through the weak area of the upper abdomen between the umbilicus and the xiphoid on the linea alba. Although congenital epigastric hernias have been described in infants, they are usually considered an acquired condition.
Also indexed as
Epigastric herniaEpigastric hernia with gangreneEpigastric hernia with obstruction, without gangreneEpigastric hernia without obstruction or gangrene