Factors associated with inguinal hernia repair in premature infants during neonatal admission
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Adesola C. Akinkuotu, Mya Roberson, Paula D Strassle, Michael R Phillips, Sean E McLean, Andrea Hayes-Jordan
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Introduction: Timing of inguinal hernia repair (IHR) in premature infants is variable and influenced by surgeon preference and complication profile. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors related to early IHR, defined as hernia repair during initial neonatal admission, in premature infants.
Methods: Neonatal hospitalizations of premature infants (gestational age at birth
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