Cost Analysis of Early vs Delayed Outpatient Repair of Inguinal Hernias in Premature Infants

Premature infants treated for inguinal hernias after hospital discharge require overnight post-operative observation for apnea monitoring until 50–60 weeks adjusted gestational age (AGA). This study aimed to compare costs associated with early (at time of diagnosis) versus delayed (at AGA not requiring overnight observation) repair of inguinal hernia in premature infants.