Patient's question:
Patient Age: One year old, post-right inguinal hernia surgery. A few days later, due to blood draw, left inguinal hernia occurred. At the same time, the child also had bronchopneumonia and elevated myocardial enzyme levels. Just treated, can surgery be performed? What kind of help do you need: I want to understand whether patients in this condition can undergo surgery.Doctor's answer:
According to your child's condition, I strongly do not recommend surgical treatment for a 1-year-old child. Performing a hernia repair surgery on a 1-year-old child goes against principles, as the child's abdominal wall has not yet fully developed. Sometimes, a hernia may form, but as the child grows, the abdominal wall gradually improves, and most cases can be treated. It is recommended to use a hernia belt to cover the upper part of the left inguinal area to prevent the hernia from occurring in the weak area. As the abdominal wall continues to grow and develop, it should be treatable without the need for surgery. Do not worry, surgery is not necessary.