A 5 Year old bullock presented with the history of horn gore trauma on right flank region and not passed dung since last 5 days. On palpation intestinal loops were palpable like clumsy feel on right flank just beneath skin. With this we diagnosed tentatively the case as traumatic hernia. On exploration of right flank laparotomy confirmed muscle rupture and mild peritonitis. The rent was supported by outlay tethering of polypropylene mesh size 6”× 8”. The muscle and skin closed with simple interrupted pattern suture pattern. Post operative antibiotic, analgesic and indoor care maintained for 5 days. 12th postoperative day skin suture removed and animal returned to its activity after 3 months of surgery. |
