Synthetic Mesh with Fascial Overlay Grafting for Repair of Umbilical Hernia in an Ongole Calf

Authors

  • P Ravi Kumar
  • P. Vidya Sagar
  • Makkena Sreenu
  • D. Baghya Raju

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjovst.v5i3.547

Abstract

Abstract
An 8-month-old ongole male calf presented to the clinics with a swelling at the umbilicus was diagnosed to have incisional umbilical hernia. Hernioplasty was performed under light plane of anesthesia using a nylon mesh with fascial overlay and observed no further recurrence of the condition. The clinical signs, surgical procedure and outcome of the case were discussed.
Keywords: Umbilical hernia, hernioplasty, fascial overlay, hernial ring

Cite this Article
Ravi Kumar P, Vidya Sagar P, Makkena Sreenu, et al. Synthetic Mesh with Fascial Overlay Grafting for Repair of Umbilical Hernia in an Ongole Calf. Research & Reviews: Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology. 2016; 5(3): 9–11p.

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Published

2018-04-21

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Review Article