Surgical correction of traumatic hernia in a full-term pregnant ewe with a nylon mesh

Abstract

A two-year-old full-term pregnant ewe was brought to the Veterinary Dispensary, Burgur, Erode, Tamilnadu, with history of swollen left ventro-lateral abdomen. On examination of the swelling, the uterus with foetal mass was palpable through the hernial ring. After 24 hours of fasting the animal was premedicated and anaesthetised as per standard protocol. Laparotomy was performed and dead foetus was removed. Hernioplasty with nylon mesh yielded uneventful recovery. Healing was complete on 10th day postoperatively.