Aggregate Evidence Quality . | Grade C . |
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Benefits | Early surgical intervention after infancy corrects residual deformities before the child’s self-esteem develops |
Risks, harm, cost | Risk of surgical complications and general anesthesia; costs associated with operative intervention, anesthesia, and postoperative care |
Benefits-harm assessment | Preponderance of benefit |
Intentional vagueness | None |
Role of patient preference | Significant |
Exclusions | Children with a nonproblematic IH |
Strength | Moderate recommendation |
Key references | 20,142–144 |
Aggregate Evidence Quality . | Grade C . |
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Benefits | Early surgical intervention after infancy corrects residual deformities before the child’s self-esteem develops |
Risks, harm, cost | Risk of surgical complications and general anesthesia; costs associated with operative intervention, anesthesia, and postoperative care |
Benefits-harm assessment | Preponderance of benefit |
Intentional vagueness | None |
Role of patient preference | Significant |
Exclusions | Children with a nonproblematic IH |
Strength | Moderate recommendation |
Key references | 20,142–144 |