Herniorrhaphy in a Sheep (ewe)
A historical entry from the OASIS animal picture blog. Original observations and discussion are preserved; this entry has not received a new veterinary review. Some photographs show clinical procedures.
The 4 year old ewe was presented with a swelling on underside of her abdomen having an ulcerated wound. The swelling was diagnosed as ventral hernia and corrected surgically.
Incision was given across the swelling
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Extensive adhesions were encountered and cleared.
Intestines and peritoneum reduced back through the hernial ring.
Hernial ring
The incision is closed in 3 layers.
All sutured up
