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Inguinal and umbilical hernia repair in infants and children
1Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1993
Insights
Inguinal hernia repair is a common pediatric surgery. This review covers congenital inguinal and umbilical hernias in children, including diagnosis and treatment for various scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Inguinal hernia repair is the most frequent surgical procedure in infants and children.
- Congenital hernias, including inguinal and umbilical types, are common in pediatric populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the embryology, clinical presentation, and treatment of congenital inguinal and umbilical hernias in children.
- To highlight specific considerations such as incarcerated hernias, hernias in female patients, premature infants, and anesthetic management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of embryology, clinical presentation, and treatment modalities for pediatric hernias.
- Synthesis of information on specific pediatric hernia cases and management strategies.
Main Results:
- Detailed review of hernia embryology and common clinical presentations.
- Discussion of surgical and non-surgical treatment options for various pediatric hernia types.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive understanding of pediatric inguinal and umbilical hernias is crucial for effective management.
- This review provides essential information for clinicians managing pediatric hernia cases.
Abstract:
Inguinal hernia repair is the most common operation performed in infants and children. In this article, the embryology, clinical presentation, and treatment of congenital inguinal hernias and umbilical hernias in children are reviewed. Specific attention is directed to such topics as the incarcerated hernia, hernias in girls, hernia repair in premature infants, and anesthetic considerations.