Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Abstract
Umbilical hernias in goats are uncommon and can vary in their etiology and management. Hernioplasty can be done by closing the abdominal wall with a horizontal mattress pattern using absorbable sutures. However, larger defects (hernial ring size >3 cm) generally require the use of prosthetic materials that allow for a tension-free repair. In this study, 10 young female goats with umbilical hernias and hernial ring sizes ranging from 7-10 cm in width were treated using a double-layer polypropylene mesh. An ultrasonographic examination was performed to assess healing and connective tissue production.
DOI
10.3906/vet-1006-365
Keywords
Umbilical hernia, polypropylene mesh, hernioplasty, ultrasonography, goat
First Page
131
Last Page
135
Recommended Citation
VILAR, J. M, CORBERA, J. A, & SPINELLA, G (2011). Double-layer mesh hernioplasty for repairing umbilical hernias in 10 goats*. Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences 35 (2): 131-135. https://doi.org/10.3906/vet-1006-365
