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Abstract Introduction Timing of inguinal hernia repair (IHR) in premature infants is variable and influenced by surgeon preference and complication profile. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors related to early IHR, defined as hernia repair during initial neonatal admission, in premature infants. Methods Neonatal hospitalizations of premature infants (gestational age at birth Results Overall, 30,298 neonatal hospitalizations of premature infants with inguinal hernia were identified; 13,228 (43.3%) underwent early IHR. Early IHR was more likely with older gestational age at birth (35–36 weeks vs Conclusions Using a nationally representative database, early IHR in premature neonates was more commonly performed in non-Hispanic White, female neonates and at urban teaching hospitals. Patient race and hospital type were determinants of early IHR in premature neonates. There is a need to further evaluate the impact of race and socioeconomic factors on outcomes of common pediatric operations like inguinal hernia repairs. Level of Evidence Level III.
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