Feasibility, safety and outcome of inguinal hernia repair under spinal versus general anesthesia in preterm and term infants

Comparative study of 105 infants undergoing inguinal hernia repair found spinal anesthesia is a safe and effective alternative to general anesthesia, with 9% failure rate. Success correlates with infant weight under 4000g and operative time under 30 minutes, offering a viable option to minimize early-life GA exposure in select neonatal patients.