ReviewPaediatric anaesthesia2023
Perioperative management of infant inguinal hernia surgery; a review of the recent literature.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.
- Caudal block, high flow oxygen insufflation and dexmedetomidine sedation for inguinal hernia surgery in infants-A prospective evaluation of an alternative anesthesia technique.Paediatric anaesthesia · 2025Trial
- The disease burden of inguinal, femoral, and abdominal hernias in children from low- and middle-income countries, 1990-2023 with projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study.Translational pediatrics · 2026Article
- Comparison of the Sedative, Recovery, and Analgesic Effects of Oral Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine, and Midazolam for Premedication in Children Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blind Study.Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2025Article
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- Current Practices and Priorities of Anesthetists and Consumers for Infants Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Surgery.Paediatric anaesthesia · 2025Article
- Perioperative management of infant inguinal hernia surgery; a review of the recent literature.Paediatric anaesthesia · 2023Review
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Abstract
Inguinal hernia surgery is one of the most common electively performed surgeries in infants. The common nature of inguinal hernia combined with the high-risk population involving a predominance of preterm infants makes this a particular area of interest for those concerned with their perioperative care. Despite a large volume of literature in the area of infant inguinal hernia surgery, there remains much debate amongst anesthetists, surgeons and neonatologists regarding the optimal perioperative management of these patients. The questions asked by clinicians include; when should the surgery occur, how should the surgery be performed (open or laparoscopic), how should the anesthesia be conducted, including regional versus general anesthesia and airway devices used, and what impact does anesthesia choice have on the developing brain? There is a paucity of evidence in the literature on the concerns, priorities or goals of the parents or caregivers but clearly their opinions do and should matter. In this article we review the current clinical surgical and anesthesia practice and evidence for infants undergoing inguinal hernia surgery to help clinicians answer these questions.
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