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Repair of Inguinal Hernia - Advice for parents.
What is a Hernia?
An Inguinal Hernia is not the result of a strain, it is something your child was born with and needs an operation to correct it. The lump that you see, is in fact, intestine pushing down. Usually this is harmless but the danger is that one day the intestine may push down and get trapped and become strangulated.
The Operation:
Consists of a small cut in the groin to locate and stitch the hernia sac.
The Wound Dressing:
1. The dressing is waterproof which means your child can have a 'dip' bath, try not to soak the dressing.
2. Take the dressing off after one week. The stitches which are below the skin will dissolve.
There is no need to stop your child from being active, it will not make the hernia come back.
Follow-up Appointment:
Will be arranged for approximately two weeks in the Paediatric Outpatient Department.
Should you need to consult your GP (Family Doctor) with a problem related to your operation within 3 weeks of surgery we would appreciate you contacting the Day Surgery Unit. This will enable us to monitor your progress. Please ask to speak to the paediatric nurse (Tel: 01482 675066)
Should you need any further help or advice please telephone the Day Surgery Unit, 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday (Tel: 01482 675066) At other times, only in an emergency please contact Ward 130 east, Hull Royal Infirmary (Tel: 01482 674469)
The Day Surgery Unit is continually striving to improve patient information. If you feel we could improve our information we would be pleased to hear from you.
