Hernia surgery wait times increase risk for toddlers: study
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - 12:49
in Health & Medicine
Infants and toddlers under two are waiting more than twice as long for hernia surgery than recommended, leading to more emergency visits and potential damage to a testicle or ovary, researchers say.
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