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Using acellular aortic matrix to repair umbilical hernias of calves
Author(s) -
Kumar V,
Kumar N,
Gangwar AK,
Saxena AC
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/avj.12058
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , dehiscence , umbilicus (mollusc) , aorta , umbilical vein , umbilical hernia , anesthesia , hernia , biology , biochemistry , in vitro
Background Umbilical hernias are a relatively common, possibly hereditary, condition in calves. Acellular aortic matrix ( AAM ) was evaluated for the repair of umbilical hernias in nine calves. Methods Fresh buffalo aorta to be used as a graft was decellularised using 1% sodium dodecyl sulfate and 0.25% trypsin. Under xylazine sedation and local analgesia, the hernial ring was exposed and repaired with the AAM graft using an inlay technique. Results All animals had an uneventful recovery without clinical signs of wound dehiscence, infection or recurrence of hernias during the 6‐month follow‐up period. Conclusion AAM of buffalo origin has adequate strength to be used safely for the repair of umbilical hernias in calves.