Evaluating the risk of peri-umbilical hernia after sutured or sutureless gastroschisis closure

•Peri-umbilical hernia after successful gastroschisis closure is a consequence rather than complication, regardless of method.•Repair may be reasonably delayed, and safely observed, similar to umbilical hernias in the pediatric population.•Like pediatric umbilical hernias, spontaneous closure occurs with minimal complications.