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A case report on ventrolateral herniorrhaphy in sheep: The novel way of using vest‐over‐pants closure technique

Authors :
Jiregna Dugassa Kitessa
Abebe Fromsa Merga
Abebe Wirtu Afata
Source :
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Vol 7, Iss 6, Pp 2303-2307 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Wiley, 2021.

Abstract

Abstract Objectives To describe the surgical management of ventrolateral hernias by using the vest‐over‐pants closure technique. Animals On two local breed sheep that were kept under an extensive management system. Study design Case report. Study methods Patient history and clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment. Outcomes After frequent follow‐up and well post‐operative care, the patient were recovered. Conclusion The herniorrhaphy and closure performed in both sheep were highly successful and effective in apposing hernial ring by maintaining equal tensions with minimal wound dehiscence, unlike other closure techniques.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20531095
Volume :
7
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Veterinary Medicine and Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8a23316ea8f54783851f40179d978af0
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.606