Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Types of inguinal hernias in stallions and a gelding
By van der Velden, M A & Stolk, P W·Published in The veterinary quarterly·1990·Department of General and Large Animal Surgery, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Different types of inguinal herniation in two stallions and a gelding.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at three horses, two stallions and one gelding, that had unusual types of inguinal hernias, which are bulges in the groin area. The researchers focused on how these cases were different from the more typical inguinal hernias that occur inside the vaginal cavity. While the abstract doesn't provide specific details about symptoms or treatments, it highlights the importance of recognizing these less common hernia types in horses. Overall, the findings help veterinarians understand and differentiate between various hernia conditions in horses.
Abstract
Three horses with different and unusual types of inguinal herniation outside the vaginal cavity are described in detail. Attention is paid to the differences between these conditions and the more commonly occurring inguinal herniation inside the vaginal cavity.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2321351/