Inguinal Hernia
Join Us We Need Your Help
Hernias may have dreadful consequences including blockages, gangrene, infection and death. Donate, and help a patient avoid complications from hernia.
PEDIATRIC HERNIA SURGERY
Inguinal hernia (IH) is a defect in lower abdominal wall, which mostly involves bowel loops descending from abdomen to groin.
It is one of the most frequently seen conditions in pediatric surgical units, with a male predominance.
The condition is associated with an increased risk of obstruction and incarceration of an IH. Incarceration of IH can have dreadful consequences like testicular atrophy/gangrene, intestinal obstruction, gut gangrene, sepsis and death.
≤30%
Incidence of IH in preterm babies
103
Procedures performed in 2020
16,500
Cost of Surgery
BENEFITS OF SURGERY
- Prevents recurrence of the hernia
- Returns the patient to normal activities quickly and reduces pain
- Improves quality of life