Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine practice variability and compare
outcomes between early and delayed neonatal inguinal hernia repair (IHR). Methods …

Purpose Inguinal hernias are common in premature infants, but there is substantial variation
with regards to timing of repair. We sought to quantify and explain this variation. Methods …

Introduction Among premature infants, the incidence of inguinal hernias is reported to be as
high as 30%. Despite being one of the most commonly performed procedures, the optimal …

Purpose Inguinal hernias have been reported in as many as 10–30% premature neonates,
making inguinal herniorrhaphy (IHR) one of the most commonly performed surgical …

Background The dogma of early inguinal hernia repair in infants, especially those born
prematurely, has dominated clinical practice owing to reports of a high frequency of …

Importance Inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants is common and is associated with
considerable morbidity. Whether the inguinal hernia should be repaired prior to or after …

Purpose Inguinal hernia repair (IHR) remains the most common procedure in pediatric
surgery. Although postoperative sequelae are well described, we examined if prematurity …

Background We sought to determine the optimal timing of IH repair in preterms and the need
for routine contralateral exploration. Methods Medical records of 3690 pediatric patients who …

Purpose Inguinal hernia repair is frequently performed in premature infants. Evidence on
optimal management and timing of repair, as well as related medical costs is still lacking …

Objectives To evaluate the clinical outcomes of herniotomy in preterm infants undergoing
early versus delayed repair, the risk factors for complications, and to identify best timing of …