Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of adhesive strapping (AS) for umbilical hernia (UH) in infants.
Methods: A retrospective review of 30 mature infants without any treatment for UH between January 2006 and December 2008 and 87 infants (42 mature and 45 premature) who were treated with AS between January 2010 and December 2014 was conducted. The rate and age of closure of UH were compared between the groups and the complications and limitations of AS were evaluated.
Results: In the observation-only group, 24 UHs spontaneously closed at a mean age of 13.5 months, but a protruding umbilicus with redundant skin was present in three of 27 infants. Three infants had persistent UH, so a total of six infants, including the three with redundant skin and three with persistent UH, underwent surgery at the mean age of 30.0 months. In the AS group, 72 UHs were cured at a mean age of 4.3 months, which was significantly earlier than in the observation-only group (P < 0.01). Eleven infants did not continue AS because of skin irritation or discomfort. Four infants underwent repair due to persistent UH, but not for redundant skin of the umbilicus.
Conclusions: Adhesive strapping is effective for promoting the early resolution of UH in infants and preventing the forming of redundant skin, which can reduce the need for surgical intervention. To achieve better results with AS, we recommend applying this technique before the UH grows large.
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