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- 1 Years
- 14/08/2025
my one month old baby has been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia near the lower abdomen and doctors are recommending surgery is this procedure safe for such a young infant what are the risks involved
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Inguinal hernia surgery is safe in infants—done under GA by pediatric surgeon; risks include bleeding, infection, or recurrence but rare.
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Consult a General Surgeon
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