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Docs, could a three months old baby with hernia be operated on safely?

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Yes : Pediatris hernia repair is a very common, and safe operation. There are however risks with everything we do in life, including surgery. No need to operate on umbilical hernia until about age 5, but groin hernias should be fixed early in life when they occur.

Answered 5/6/2014

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