Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Prepubic hernia in dogs and cats - causes and treatment
By Beittenmiller, Menolly R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2009·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical anatomy and surgical repair of prepubic hernia in dogs and cats.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog or cat with a prepubic hernia may show signs of abdominal pain or discomfort, often after a traumatic event like being hit by a car or involved in a fight. The hernia occurs when the tendon in the lower abdomen ruptures, leading to a bulge that might not be obvious during a regular vet check-up. Diagnosis typically involves a thorough physical exam and imaging tests like X-rays or ultrasounds. Fortunately, if there are no severe additional injuries, surgical repair of the hernia has a good success rate, and many pets recover well after treatment.
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Abstract
Prepubic hernia is a traumatic hernia in small animals, most often associated with severe trauma to the caudal abdomen. Common causes include vehicular trauma, dog fights, and kicks by large animals. Rupture of the prepubic tendon in dogs and of its equivalent in cats results in a ventral abdominal hernia. Due to the traumatic nature of the injury, concurrent injuries are frequently seen. Clinical signs of herniation are often nonspecific, and the resultant hernia may not be readily apparent during routine physical examination. This being so, diagnosis is often based on a thorough physical examination in conjunction with abdominal radiography and, possibly, abdominal ultrasonography. Multiple methods of repair of prepubic hernia have been reported, and survival rates are quite good if concurrent injuries are not severe.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19887386/