“How do you treat an inguinal hernia in a child?”
My daughter has an inguinal hernia. How do you treat an inguinal hernia in a child?
5 Answers
Inguinal hernia's in children are congenital, related to in utero development. It requires surgical repair tissue repair (no mesh, because children grow and mesh does not).
I prefer a laparoscopic repair because it allow me to see both sides and has minimal scarring (so she can still wear a bikini).
I prefer a laparoscopic repair because it allow me to see both sides and has minimal scarring (so she can still wear a bikini).
Surgery is the best treatment for inguinal or groin hernias. It can often be done with minimally invasive techniques such as robotics. Do not hesitate to make an appointment with a surgeon to discuss the options available to you.
Surgery is very effective and in pediatric patients is performed without the use of mesh.
Most inguinal hernias in children are fixed with a small incision over the groin and removing the sac from where it is extending out of the abdomen so the canal can close as they grow. Mesh is not typically used in children but individual cases can vary and I recommend consulting with your child’s surgeon regarding their recommendations.
Consult a Pediatric Surgeon.
