Hernia recurrence following inguinal hernia repair in children
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Large-scale TRICARE database study of pediatric inguinal hernia repair found 3.46 recurrences per 1000 person-years, with most occurring within one year post-operatively. Infants ≤1 year and children with multiple comorbidities face significantly elevated recurrence risk, informing surgical counseling and follow-up protocols.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Hernia recurrence following inguinal hernia repair in children. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2018-04-20. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/204
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