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When does a diaphragmatic hernia have to be repaired?
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Early: Shortly after birth depending on the infants respiratory and cardiac function.
Answered 9/22/2012
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Depends : Some are repaired in utero, some are repaired after the age of 80. In general, for adults, it is based on size and symptoms. More symptoms and larger size, consider a consultation with a general or thoracic surgeon with experience in performing laparoscopic diaphragmatic hernia repairs.
Answered 3/3/2019
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