MANAGEMENT OF ABDOMINAL INCISIONAL HERNIA

摘要

Incisional hernia is a common complication of abdominal surgery in horses. Although most hernias are preceded by infection of the surgical site observed during the first week after surgery, the hernia is typically observed only 2-4 months after surgery l. Preventing incisional infection decreases the incidence of incisional herniation. Post-operative coverage, protecting the incision, either by application of an abdominal bandage or an antiseptic impregnated incise drape (Iobane) or suturing a stent,seems to decrease incisional complications 2-4 . Other treatments, such as intra-peritoneal administration of heparin and lavage of the incision with a preparation containing antimicrobial prior to skin closure also show promise in preventing incisional infection3.