A case report on ventrolateral herniorrhaphy in sheep: The novel way of using vest‐over‐pants closure technique

Abstract

Abstract Objectives To describe the surgical management of ventrolateral hernias by using the vest‐over‐pants closure technique. Animals On two local breed sheep that were kept under an extensive management system. Study design Case report. Study methods Patient history and clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment. Outcomes After frequent follow‐up and well post‐operative care, the patient were recovered. Conclusion The herniorrhaphy and closure performed in both sheep were highly successful and effective in apposing hernial ring by maintaining equal tensions with minimal wound dehiscence, unlike other closure techniques.

Keywords

• hernia
• herniorrhaphy
• sedation
• sheep
• ventrolateral