An epigastric hernia is a type of hernia that causes fat to push through a weakened area in the walls of the abdomen. It may develop in the epigastrium (upper, central part of the abdomen). Epigastric hernias are more common in adults and usually appear above the umbilical region of the abdomen.
Epigastric hernias are a type of hernia that involves fat protruding from an area of weakness in the abdominal wall, commonly found in adults and located above the umbilical region.