Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy in two stallions.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1995
- Authors:
- Fischer, A T et al.
- Affiliation:
- Chino Valley Equine Hospital · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Two mature stallions that were used for breeding were brought in because they had inguinal hernias, which are bulges in the groin area. One horse had the hernia fixed by gently pulling on the intestine through the rectum, while the other had it fixed by applying pressure to the scrotum while lying on his back. A week later, both horses underwent a minimally invasive surgery to repair the hernias using a special mesh, and there were no complications from the procedure. Both horses have since been able to breed successfully for two full seasons. This type of surgery helps keep the testicle on the affected side and avoids many issues that can come with traditional open surgery.
Abstract
Two mature stallions that were used for breeding purposes were admitted for evaluation of inguinal hernias. In 1 horse, the hernia was reduced per rectum by gentle traction applied to the intestine. In the other horse, the hernia was reduced by placing the horse in dorsal recumbency and applying external pressure over the scrotum. Both horses were observed for recurrence of the hernia. Seven days later, an elective laparoscopic technique for inguinal herniorrhaphy was performed on each horse, using polypropylene mesh. Complications did not develop, and both horses have successfully completed 2 full breeding seasons. Laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy allows preservation of the testis on the affected side and precludes many complications associated with open surgical techniques used on inguinal rings.
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