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Is A Surgery Needed For Tiny Hernia In Abdomen Of A Child?

hi i want suggestion from paediatric surgeon my daughters age is 6 yr she has noticed hernia at right side below stomach.Is it critical operation from anaesthetic point of view? bcoz one of our doctor has told me no anaesthetic doctor gives gurantee i really afraid. second thing is its smaller in size is it necessary to do te earliest
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Hi,

Once your daughter is diagnosed by any abdominal hernia, it must be surgically corrected as there is a big chance of complication in the future. It is a safe operation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Is A Surgery Needed For Tiny Hernia In Abdomen Of A Child?

Hi, Once your daughter is diagnosed by any abdominal hernia, it must be surgically corrected as there is a big chance of complication in the future. It is a safe operation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist