AGE FOR ELECTIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES
MALFORMATIONS 👶 OPTIMAL AGE
1.
Patent ductus arteriosus At birth
2.
Cleft lip 6 weeks to 6 months
3.
Cleft palate 9 -12 months
4.
Hypospadius 6 – 18 months
5.
Umbilical hernia After 1 year ,if required
6.
Inguinal hernia As
early as the infant’s general condition permits
7.
Hydrocele After 1 year
8.
Undescended testicle between 1 – 2 years
of age
9.
Coarctation of aorta 3-4 years of
age or when infant is stabilized
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