European Pediatric Surgeons' Association Survey on Timing of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Infants
Conclusion There is variation in the practice patterns of pediatric surgeons in the treatment of IH in premature infants. Due to the concern for the high risk of incarceration, IH repair before discharge was the most prevalent practice. Lower risk of postoperative apnea was cited as the most common reason for delaying surgery. Randomized studies are required to establish the optimal timing for IH repair in premature infants. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Soyer, Tutku Pio, Luca Gorter, Ramon Martinez, Leopoldo Dingemann, Jens Pederiva, Federica Dariel, Anne Zani-Ruttenstock, Elke Kakar, Mohit Hall, Nigel J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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