Patient's question:
My son was found to have a hernia when he was three months old. Now he is nine months old. Could you please tell me when the surgery would be least harmful? What will be the impact on him if he is not treated for a long time?Doctor's answer:
Children with hernia should avoid and minimize actions that increase abdominal pressure, such as crying, coughing, constipation, etc., to prevent worsening the condition.Currently, except for some cases where hernia can heal on its own, surgery is the best treatment for pediatric hernia. Through surgery, the abdominal defect is sealed to prevent the small intestine from protruding into the gap. If conservative treatment is ineffective, surgical intervention is necessary. In cases where the condition is not severe, it is generally recommended to wait until the child is older to avoid recurrence. If acute conditions such as incarceration of the hernial sac occur, surgery can be performed at any time. Modern anesthetic techniques and medications are relatively safe, and there are many clinical cases treated successfully.