My son had a patent processus vaginalis which was diagnosed in October 2023.
We were waiting for corrective, elective surgery and monitoring the hernia it caused in the meantime.
In April we had to take him to A and E as the hernia would not reduce, which can be serious.
It reduced on our 50 minute journey to Musgrove, but the doctor still wanted to check him over so we returned the morning after. This became our initial consultation with the surgeon.
A POAC nurse gave me a pre-operative form to fill in and we were informed we would be called/sent a letter with a date for surgery within the month.
A few days later the operation was booked for that Friday.
The service and care were exceptional, professional and caring.
The timing was prompt and the information given to my son was age appropriate and calmly delivered.
I had questions for the anaesthetist (a part of the procedure that worried me the most), which were answered clearly and kindly. I felt prepared and supported throughout the experience, something that we, as a family, had never experienced before.
My son was calm but a bit quiet. He did not experience any fear or panic to my knowledge, just a normal level of nervous apprehension.
This was due to the excellent service and efficiency of the team at Musgrove.
"PPV corrective surgery of my 4 yr old son"
About: Musgrove Park Hospital / Accident and emergency Musgrove Park Hospital Accident and emergency Taunton TA1 5DA Paediatrics / Oak Ward Paediatrics Oak Ward Taunton TA1 5DA
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