Are there risks in pediatric hernia surgery?

Are there risks with hernia surgery in children? There are definitely risks in surgery, but they are relatively small. Some parents are more worried about the anesthesia before the operation. They think that anesthesia for such a young child will have a certain impact on the brain. Hernia surgery takes a relatively short time, so the anesthesia time will not be long. Its fundamental risk may be a situation after the surgery, and there may be a risk of recurrence.

The process of pediatric hernia surgery may be risky, so relevant indicators need to be checked before the operation, including heart examination, lung examination, liver and kidney function examination, etc. Only after the examination results are qualified can the surgery be performed to avoid complications. For younger children with hernia, such as babies who are only a few months old, it is generally recommended that they be hospitalized for surgical treatment to ensure the baby's life safety because their individual development of cardiopulmonary function and other functions is not yet complete. For older children with hernia, day outpatient surgery or one-day surgery is recommended to save time and resources.

Generally there is no problem as long as the vas deferens itself is not damaged. There is a possibility of testicular tuck, and the ligature generally does not loosen. In order to avoid the situations you mentioned, you should go to a larger specialized hospital with pediatric surgery for treatment. They do a lot of work and have rich experience, so the chance of this happening is very small. Traditional surgery has the above risks. Laparoscopic surgery generally does not occur in the second item because there is no need to separate the spermatic cord.

Children are generally more likely to have indirect hernia. If 'hernia incarceration' occurs, that is, the child cries or coughs, causing increased abdominal pressure, and the intestine enters the groin or scrotum, it will cause local edema and vomiting. In severe cases, water and electrolyte disorders and death will occur. At this time, emergency surgery is required.

It is recommended that you first pay attention to rest. A light, warm and easily digestible diet is very important. It is advisable to drink plenty of water to reduce fever and prevent dehydration. Actively take intravenous anti-inflammatory drugs and take Smecta and Amoxicillin granules for treatment, which has a good effect.