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Inguinal Hernia - Pre-term baby
My daughter was born premature on 25 September. Recently we have noticed a lump near her stomach. Our pediatrician has detected it as Inguinal Hernia and advised for immediate surgery. I would like to get second opnion to see if it can heal on its own as the baby grows.
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Hernia to be operated as early posible as chances of obstruction and strangulation persists
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Dr. Gopal Agrawal
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16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Usual dictum is wait till 40 weeks corrected age. If it’s still persistent, go for corrective surgery. There is a risk of obstruction in the hernia. So, u have to weight the risk & benefit.
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