Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Herniation of the abdominal wall in pregnant mares.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1986
- Authors:
- Hanson, R R & Todhunter, R J
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In a study involving four pregnant mares, researchers found that diagnosing a specific type of hernia in the abdominal wall before death was challenging. The mares showed signs like a bulging abdomen, swelling of the abdominal wall, and pain, which suggested a possible rupture of a tendon in the lower abdomen. However, when three of the mares were examined after they passed away, they did not have the tendon rupture but did have the abdominal wall hernia. The mares experienced severe abdominal pain, which was worsened by the entrapment of internal organs. Unfortunately, the outcome for these mares was not positive.
Abstract
Abdominal wall hernia was detected in 4 pregnant mares. Antemortem diagnosis of the specific abdominal wall lesion was difficult. Ventral deviation of the abdomen, associated abdominal wall edema, and pain indicated rupture of the prepubic tendon. Three mares examined at necropsy did not have a rupture of the prepubic tendon but did have herniation of the abdominal wall. Abdominal pain was severe and was compounded by incarceration or entrapment of viscus.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3771341/