Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical repair of perineal hernia in male dogs using mesh
By D. Vnuk et al.·Published in Veterinární Medicína·2006·Clinic of Surgery, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, CZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: A modified salvage technique in surgical repair of perineal hernia in dogs using polypropylene mesh
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Sixteen male dogs with perineal hernias underwent surgery using a special technique that involved closing the defect with polypropylene mesh. This method involved drilling into the pelvic bone and securing the mesh with sutures, which helped create a strong pelvic diaphragm. Most dogs had good long-term results, but two developed minor complications called suture sinuses about a month after surgery. Overall, this technique is a promising option for dogs with weak muscle flaps that may not hold up during traditional repair methods.
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Abstract
In 16 male dogs who suffered from perineal hernia, polypropylene mesh was used to close a defect in the pelvic diaphragm. Pelvic bone was drilled on the pelvic floor and mesh was sutured through holes by polypropylene suture. Strong pelvic diaphragm, good long-term results and time-sparing by this technique was achieved. Suture sinuses were developed in two dogs one month postoperatively. Objectives of this study were to describe a new alternative technique of perineal herniorraphy and postoperative possible complications. Weakness of internal obturator muscle flap is complication which can be observed during transposition of internal obturator muscle flap. This technique can be used when internal obturator muscle flap is weak like the operation of the first choice.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.17221/5528-VETMED