Pediatric anesthesia & critical care

Perioperative management of infant inguinal hernia surgery; a review of the recent literature

Paediatr AnaesthPublished Narrative review

Study context

Population
Infants undergoing inguinal hernia surgery

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

  • Much debate remains among anesthetists, surgeons and neonatologists on optimal perioperative management (timing, open vs laparoscopic surgery, RA vs GA, airway devices, impact of anesthesia on the developing brain)
  • Paucity of evidence on the concerns, priorities or goals of parents or caregivers

Original publication

Perioperative management of infant inguinal hernia surgery; a review of the recent literature. Paediatr Anaesth. Published 14 July 2023. doi:10.1111/pan.14726

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