Open AccessUmbilical Hernia in Cross Holstein Friesian Calf and its Surgical Management: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Haben Fesseha
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
veterinary medicine. open journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2475-1286
DOI - 10.17140/vmoj-5-147
Subject(s) - medicine , umbilical hernia , crossbreed , hernia , surgery , physical examination , fibrous joint , histopathological examination , zoology , biology , pathology
A three-months-old Holstein Friesian crossbred calf weighing 56 kg was presented to Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Mekelle University, Ethiopia with a history of swelling at the umbilical region from birth since last few months. Clinical examination revealed umbilical hernia with a hernial ring of 3 fingers breadth. The case was handled surgically by means of herniorrhaphy using overlapping mattress suture techniques and synthetic absorbable polyglycolic acid. The calf has unevenly recovered on the 20th-day post-operation. The present case report discusses the successful management of umbilical hernia in the calf.