Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Perineal hernias and related health issues in female dogs
By Hayashi, Ayne Murata et al.·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2016·Department of Surgery, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retrospective Study (2009-2014): Perineal Hernias and Related Comorbidities in Bitches.
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Plain-English summary
A female dog diagnosed with a perineal hernia underwent surgery to correct the issue. This condition is rare in female dogs and can be linked to other health problems, especially in older dogs. In this case, the surgery involved moving muscles to support the area and was performed on six female dogs. It's important for pet owners to be aware that older female dogs with chronic coughs or previous pelvic injuries may be at higher risk for developing this condition. After surgery, the dogs were monitored for recovery and potential complications.
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Abstract
Retrospective study based on data extracted from medical records of dogs diagnosed with perineal hernia between 2009 and 2014; medical records of bitches were selected for further analysis to determine the prevalence of perineal hernias in bitches and to investigate potential comorbidities. Perineal hernia was diagnosed in 182 dogs (174 males and 8 females; 96% and 4%, respectively). Surgical correction was performed in 6 bitches. Surgical procedures corresponded to internal obturator muscle transposition with or without polypropylene mesh reinforcement (n = 5) and semitendinosus muscle transposition flap (n = 1). Major comorbidities associated with perineal hernias in adult bitches were trauma (n = 3; 7.3 ± 1.5 years; 7.1 ± 8.5kg) and persistent cough secondary to conditions such as bronchitis, tracheal collapse, and cardiopathy in aged, small-sized patients (n = 3; 13.6 ± 2.0 years; 2.3 ± 0.1kg). Perineal hernias are uncommon in bitches and tend to be associated with comorbidities in these patients. Aged female dogs suffering from uncontrolled chronic cough secondary to cardiopathy or bronchitis are at risk of developing perineal hernia. Previous trauma to the pelvis is another potential risk factor for perineal hernia development in female dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28317613/