Hernia recurrence following inguinal hernia repair in children
Author / Expert
Kathryn Taylor, Kristin A. Sonderman, Lindsey L. Wolf, Wei Jiang, Lindsey B. Armstrong, Tracey P. Koehlmoos, Brent R. Weil, Robert L. Ricca, Christopher B. Weldon, Adil H. Haider, Samuel E. Rice-Townsend
Topic overview
Abstract
Purpose
We aimed to describe the incidence, timing, and predictors of recurrence following inguinal hernia repair (IHR) in children.
Methods
We used the TRICARE claims database, a national cohort of >3 million child dependents of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. We abstracted data on children 5y). Children with multiple comorbidities had 5.45 times greater odds compared to those with no comorbidities.
Conclusions
The incidence of recurrence following IHR is 3.46 per 1000 person-years. The majority occurred within a year of repair. Children ≤1y and those with multiple comorbidities were at increased risk.
Level of Evidence
Prognosis Study, Level II.
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