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Age and Probability of Spontaneous Umbilical Hernia Closure

Author/s: 
Katherine He, Dionne A Graham, Louis Vernacchio, Jonathan Hatoun, Laura Patane, Shannon L Cramm, Shawn J Rangel
Date Added: 
March 19, 2024
Journal/Publication: 
JAMA Pediatrics
Publisher: 
American Medical Association
Publication Date: 
March 11, 2024
URL: 
Age and Probability of Spontaneous Umbilical Hernia Closure
Type: 
Clinical Research Results
Format: 
Article
DOI (1): 
10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.0087
PMID (1): 
38466296
Keywords 
Neonatology
pediatrics
infants
children's health
newborns
umbilical hernia
MeSH 
infant
infant, newborn
child
child, preschool
Hernia
Hernia, Umbilical
referral and consultation

RPR Commentary

A concise report on the probability of spontaneous umbilical hernia closure across ages 0 to 5 years. The figure is particularly helpful. James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

This cohort study of children younger than 6 years uses electronic health records to investigate whether a child’s age is associated with the probability of spontaneous umbilical hernia closure and to refine guidelines for surgical repair.

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