Patient's question:
My child developed infantile hernia shortly after birth. Now that he is three years old, his condition has not improved. I would like to ask if a three-year-old can undergo hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Pediatric hernia mainly includes two types: congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. The main cause of pediatric hernia is congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is mainly caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close, while umbilical hernia is due to the inability of the umbilical ring to close promptly. Premature infants and low birth weight infants are prone to hernia because of incomplete growth and development at birth. For a three-year-old child with hernia, surgical treatment is the best option. Pediatric intestinal hernia is one of the most common diseases in pediatric surgery and hernia surgery, mainly including congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. Children with umbilical hernia aged 4 years or older, or with a navel diameter of 2-3 cm or more, should be considered for surgical treatment. Therefore, children in this age group can be considered for surgical treatment. Currently, minimally invasive treatment is mainly used, and the surgery is relatively simple.