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Surgical treatment of acquired inguinal hernia in the horse: A review of 51 cases
Author(s) -
VELDEN M.A.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1988.tb01491.x
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , laparotomy , inguinal canal , fascia , inguinal hernia , horse , castration , hernia , resection , paleontology , hormone , biology
Summary During a seven year period, 51 cases of acquired inguinal herniation in 50 stallions were treated surgically. In 25 cases the herniated loop was ileal, in the other 26 it was jejunal. In cases of strangulation, the vaginal ring was enlarged by incising the peritoneum and transverse fascia. Closure of the superficial inguinal ring was advisable to prevent the hernia recurring. In all cases unilateral castration was performed. Laparotomy was carried out in 33 cases; 22 required intestinal resection and in four cases a bypass was made. Follow‐up at least six months postoperatively indicated that surgery had been successful in 76 per cent of the cases treated.