Comparison of three surgical approaches for correction of ventral hernia in pigs.

摘要

The objective of this study was to compare 3 different surgical approaches used for the correction of ventral hernia in pigs. 18 pigs affected with ventral hernia were divided into 3 groups: group I - surgical correction was performed through a midline incision over the swelling; group II - 2 elliptical incisions were done over the swelling and skin incisions were joined in the midline cranially and caudally; and group III - U-shaped incision was made on the cranial part of the swelling. All the surgical approaches used were successful. No complications were encountered, but accumulation of serosanguineous transudate in the margin of the incision was observed in groups I and II. The collected fluid was drained out, and the wound was dressed with tincture of iodine for 3-4 days. The wound healed uneventfully thereafter. The surgical approach utilized in group II was better for the management of big-sized hernia inspite of profuse cutaneous bleeding. On the other hand, the surgical approach used in group I was better for the correction of small hernial swelling. The U-shaped incision showed better results in the management of small hernial swelling on the male abdomen.