This report analyzes factors associated with 71 recurrent inguinal hernias in 62 children
treated between 1976 and 1988. Cases were evaluated for sex, age, type of initial repair …

PURPOSE: Contralateral inguinal exploration in children with unilateral inguinal hernia is
still controversial. Only 20% of patients with patent processus vaginalis would develop a …

Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in
pediatric patients. An inguinal hernia does not resolve spontaneously and must be repaired …

Purpose We compared the outcomes of laparoscopic surgery (LS) with those of open
surgery (OS) for unilateral and bilateral pediatric inguinal hernia. Methods Using a …

BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to describe current treatment and trends in
surgical management of pediatric inguinal hernias (IHs), specifically contralateral …

Background Family history, male gender and age are significant risk factors for inguinal
hernia disease. Family history provides evidence for a genetic trait and could explain early …

Inguinal and other abdominal wall hernias are some of the most commonly encountered
problems in the pediatric population that require surgical intervention. Surgical repair is …

Purpose Recurrence is a concerning area in pediatric inguinal hernia repair. Various
laparoscopic repair methods are available to treat recurrent pediatric inguinal hernia. We …

Introduction: Interestingly, the pediatric and adult surgeons perform vastly different
operations in similar patient populations. Little is known about long-term recurrence and …

Background Surgical treatment of inguinal hernias in adolescents is controversial as these
patients do not fit into the traditional pediatric and adult populations. We aimed to compare …