Walter A Ramsey, Carlos T Huerta, Christopher F O'Neil, Ruby R Taylor, Rebecca A Saberi, Gareth P Gilna, Brianna L Collie, Nicole B Lyons, Joshua P Parreco, Chad M Thorson, Juan E Sola, Eduardo A Perez
INTRODUCTION: In pediatric patients, incarcerated inguinal hernias are often repaired on presentation. We hypothesize that in appropriate patients, repair may be safely deferred. METHODS: The Nationwide Readmissions Database was used to identify pediatric patients (aged < 18 y) with incarcerated inguinal hernia from 2010 to 2014. Patients were stratified by management approach (Early Repair versus Deferral). Overall frequencies of these operative strategies were calculated...
December 15, 2023: Journal of Surgical Research