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Delayed versus early repair of inguinal hernia in preterm infants

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Timing of inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants: systematic review findings

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A systematic review and meta-analysis examined the optimal timing for operating inguinal hernias in preterm babies.
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The systematic review included 6 articles.
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Preterm patients operated before discharge in the first hospitalization had lower odds of incarceration.
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Preterm patients operated before discharge in the first hospitalization had higher risk of respiratory complications in the post-op.
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