Pediatric inguinal hernia repair-a critical appraisal

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    Abstract

    Inguinal hernia repair in infants and babies is a routine operation, but many issues have not been addressed scientifically. Thus, it is not known, e.g., if all children with a hernia should be operated on, what is the best timing of surgery, or if the operation should be performed with an open approach or laparoscopically. The review is a critical discussion of these and other issues in pediatric herniorrhaphy pointing out the need for further research
    Udgivelsesdato: 2008/4
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftHernia
    Vol/bind12
    Udgave nummer2
    Sider (fra-til)113-115
    Antal sider2
    ISSN1265-4906
    StatusUdgivet - 2008

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