Patient's question:
My child was found to have an inguinal hernia when they were 1-2 months old. They are now 3 years old, and the only symptom is that the small intestine drops down. When it drops down a lot, the child will feel pain. Could you please tell me what surgical method should be used for pediatric inguinal hernia?Doctor's answer:
Hydrocele is one of the most common diseases in pediatric surgery and hernia surgery, mainly including congenital inguinal hernia and umbilical hernia. The main factors leading to the occurrence of pediatric hydrocele are congenital factors. Inguinal hernia is mainly caused by the failure of the processus vaginalis to close, while umbilical hernia occurs due to the inability of the umbilical ring to shrink and close promptly. Premature infants and low birth weight infants are prone to it because of incomplete growth and development at birth. Currently, the child is three years old, and it is best to adopt minimally invasive treatment, which has a very good effect and a quick recovery.