Abstract:A seven-month-old male infant who was diagnosed with inguinal hernia at routine medical checkup was admitted to our hospital for surgical repair. Past history and family history were negative for bleeding tendencies, purpura, and hemophilia. Preoperative physical examination and laboratory tests indicated no abnormalities. Coagulation tests were not performed.Hernioplasty was performed with no oozing or complications. The patient was discharged from the operating room at 4 p.m. At 7 a.m. on postoperative day (… Show more
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