Timing of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Infants: A Randomized Trial
Timing of Inguinal Hernia Repair in Premature Infants: A Randomized Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether early (before NICU discharge) or late (55-60 weeks post-menstrual age) inguinal hernia repair is safer for premature infants who have an inguinal hernia.
This is a randomized clinical trial comparing early versus late repair in premature infants with an inguinal hernia (IH) to determine which approach may be safer. Safety in this trial is defined as the freedom from significant adverse events, a reduction in hospital days during the study period, and normal neurodevelopmental testing at 2 years. Costs of each treatment strategy are also important and are being evaluated.
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Birmingham, Alabama 35233, United States
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202, United States
Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
St Louis, Missouri 63110, United States
Durham, North Carolina 27710, United States
Columbus, Ohio 43205, United States
Memphis, Tennessee 38103, United States
Dallas, Texas 75235, United States
Houston, Texas 77030, United States
Richmond, Virginia 23284, United States
Seattle, Washington 98105, United States