SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF TRAUMATIC INGUINAL HERNIA IN A CAT -A CASE REPORT

Abstract

A non-descript cat of 2 years of age and weighing 5 kg was affected with long standing fibrosed inguinal hernia had sinus and discharging purulent materials as a consequence of dog bite. The cat was treated surgically by removal of fibrosed portion and herniorrhaphy done after placing the mesentery along with intestine into the abdomen. The cat made uneventful recovery without any further complication.

Keywords

• Cat
• Dog bite
• Inguinal hernia