Children who are sick should be treated in a timely manner, otherwise it will delay the optimal treatment time and lead to the worsening of the disease. Among them, pediatric hernia is one of the very common diseases in surgery, and once a hernia occurs in a child, it needs to be treated at a timely time. So, when should pediatric hernia surgery be performed?
In fact, it is not recommended to undergo surgery before the age of one, especially for children with less severe hernias. Surgery can be postponed until the child is older. Because children do not have sufficient ability to cope with the significant stress of surgery when they are still young, it can lead to poor postoperative recovery, and even difficulty in recovery.
In addition, children may cry frequently. If they cry frequently for a long time, it can lead to increased intra-abdominal pressure, which not only prevents the wound from healing after surgery, but may also cause the wound to tear or further form new hernias. And some hernias will heal on their own as the body's functions gradually improve, so if there is no further aggravation or obvious discomfort, surgery can be temporarily avoided.
The most characteristic manifestation of pediatric hernia is the appearance of a lump or mass in the groin area or around the navel, which is more prominent when the child is crying or standing. Most cases do not cause any particular discomfort or pain, so surgery can be performed when the child grows up.
