Patient's question:
My child has had a hernia since they were young, but we never had them treated for it. I heard that pediatric hernias can lead to incarceration, which could be dangerous for the child's life. What is the probability of incarceration in pediatric hernias?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the situation you inquired about, the baby is currently 2 years old. Generally, if the hernia has not healed on its own around the age of two, surgical treatment should be considered. In some children, after developing a hernia, it may lead to an incisional hernia under triggers such as intense crying or straining, but relatively speaking, the probability of an incisional hernia is not very high. It is recommended to take the baby to the surgical department of a local top-tier children's hospital as soon as possible for active treatment to avoid the occurrence of an incisional hernia.