Comparative evaluation of different techniques for herniorrhaphy in calves.
Pol J Vet Sci
; 25(2): 207-212, 2022 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-35861963
ABSTRACT
Umbilical hernia is one of the most common problems in young calves. This problem occurs in dairy sector as well as in the local farmers. Present study was conducted to compare outcomes of four different techniques of herniorrhaphy. Twenty four young calves (n=24) were divided in 4 groups (A, B, C, and D) which underwent four different surgical techniques. Group A underwent vicryl plus suture material and pants-over-west technique, Group B underwent mesh application with Dexon suture material by using simple interrupted suture pattern, Group C underwent closed method with Nylon No. 3 suture material by using vertical mattress suture pattern and Group D underwent clamp application method with Silk No. 2 suture material by using simple interrupted suture pattern. The result showed that mesh application method was comparatively better with respect to feed intake, body weight gain and healing time. There was no reoccurrence with non-significant hematological changes (p≤0.05). It is concluded that mesh application method is safer than other three techniques and there are no systemic effects of this surgical intervention on calves' health.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cattle Diseases
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Hernia, Umbilical
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Pol J Vet Sci
Journal subject:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article