Patient's question:
Last week, I noticed that my son's lower leg area, specifically the left testicular region, occasionally has a band-like hard lump. The child says it doesn't hurt, but sometimes it becomes more prominent when he cries. Does pediatric hernia require surgery?Doctor's answer:
Pediatric hernia is one of the common diseases in pediatric surgery. The main clinical manifestations appear shortly after the child is born, with a reducible mass in the inguinal area. Most appear at the age of 2-3 months, while some may not occur until the age of 1-2 years. The general incidence rate of pediatric hernia is 1-4%. The male incidence rate is 14 times higher than that of females. Premature infants are at a higher risk, and it may occur on both sides. Surgical treatment should be provided as early as possible.