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what is an abdominal hernia?

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any defect in the external abdominal wall that may allow protrusion of the abdominal contents

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what is a congenital hernia?

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defect that is present at birth although they may not herniate until later

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what is an acquired hernia?

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defect secondary to a primary cause such as trauma, surgery, & degeneration

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what is an internal hernia?

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hernia that is within the body cavity, diaphragmatic

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what is an external hernia?

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body wall herniation

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in regards to hernia definitions, what is a ring?

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the actual defect

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in regards to hernia definitions, what is contents?

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the organs & the tissues in the hernia

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in regards to hernia definitions, what is a sac?

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the tissue holding the contents - may or may not be present

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in regards to hernia definitions, what is a true hernia?

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mesothelium lines the sac of the hernia

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in regards to hernia definitions, what is a false hernia?

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no mesothelium lining, so there is no sac - acute or acquired & more at risk for adhesions

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in regards to hernia definitions, what is a reducible hernia?

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free to move in & out of sac

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in regards to hernia definitions, what is an incarcerated hernia?

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hernia that has contents stuck in the sac - non-reducible

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in regards to hernia definitions, what is a strangulated hernia?

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hernia with obstruction of blood supply that leads to necrosis - emergency

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what are some clinical signs of hernias?

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a bulge from the body wall that shouldn’t be there that may or may not be painful (strangulation of contents causes pain)

dysfunction of entrapped organs

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how are hernias diagnosed?

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rads, ultrasound, palpation, auscultation, & exploration

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what is the general surgical treatment for hernias?

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use an abdominal approach for traumatic hernias - return viable contents to normal position & remove non-viable contents (do not untwist!)

remove the hernia sac & close the ring using the patient’s own tissue working to minimize tension - can use mesh or autologous graft

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what are some complications of hernia surgery?

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recurrence, too much tension, poor closure, inadequate tissue, primary cause still present, & infection

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what is the pathophysiology of hernias?

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loss of abdominal domain *

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what does the success/prognosis of a patient with a hernia depend on?

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severity of functional alterations, cause of hernia, location of hernia, & contents of hernia

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what are the 3 categories given for pathophysiology of hernias?

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  1. space occupying - diaphragmatic
  2. obstruction - normal function altered, luminal obstruction (bladder, intestines, uterus)
  3. strangulation - decreased blood supply leading to necrosis
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where do ventral hernias occur? what generally causes them?

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occur on or adjacent to midline - traumatic or congenital

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what is the most common abdominal hernia?

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umbilical hernia

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what causes an umbilical hernia?

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inherited

results from failure of the umbilical ring to close completely - may be associated with other congenital defects such as cryptorchidism

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how should you position an animal with a suspected umbilical hernia for palpation & reduction?

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dorsal recumbency

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when can you use conservative treatment for an umbilical hernia?
small hernias in young dogs - may close up to 6 months of age
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when do you need to use surgery for an umbilical hernia?
if the hernia is large enough for a loop of intestine to pass through it - about 1 cm resect & invert hernial sac
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when is umbilical hernia repair typically performed? what suture & pattern is used?
on an elective basis concurrently with an OHE monofilament in simple interrupted appositional or tension relieving pattern - can use synthetic mesh or releasing incisions on large defects if needed
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what is an example of a cause of an anatomic inguinal hernia?
inguinal canal is larger & shorter in females
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what is an example of a hormonal cause of an inguinal hernia?
estrogen may enlarge & weaken the inguinal rings
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what is an example of a metabolic cause of an inguinal hernia?
obesity
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what type of inguinal hernia is more common, direct or indirect?
indirect
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what is the difference between a direct & indirect inguinal hernia?
direct inguinal hernia - shows a bulge from the posterior of the inguinal wall indirect inguinal hernia - hernia passes through the inguinal canal & into the groin
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what runs through the inguinal canal?
vaginal process/tunic spermatic cord genitofemoral nerve external pudenal artery & vein
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what is the process of a surgical repair for an inguinal hernia?
incision parallel to flank fold or ventral midline - ventral midline allows for evaluation of both rings & avoids dissection of mammary tissue expose the sac, evaluate contents, reduce contents, ligate & amputate sac, close defect don't obstruct vessels with closure at caudomedial aspect of ring
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what is a scrotal hernia?
subcategory of indirect inguinal hernia that affect males where the hernia contents lie within the scrotum - rare
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T/F: in scrotal hernias, strangulation of contents is common
true
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what is associated with scrotal hernia repair?
increased incidence of testicular tumor development - hernia repair should not compromise normal structures
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what are some potential locations of traumatic hernias?
inguinal, prepubic, or paracostal - will occur at the site of the trauma, & there may be multiple sites if the hernias are the result of bite wounds
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what are some causes of traumatic hernias?
HBC, kicked, fell - no mesothelium lined sac
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what should you do if you have an animal present with a traumatic hernia?
look for other injuries - cardiovascular, orthopedic, respiratory, gi, & urinary
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what is the physiology of a prepubic tendon rupture?
avulsion of the prepubic tendon off of the cranial aspect of the pubis usually due to blunt abdominal trauma
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how is a prepubic tendon rupture corrected surgically?
repaired through a ventral midline incision with the rectus abdominis muscle attached to the pubis using polypropylene through predrilled holes in the pubis
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what is the number one cause of incisional hernias? what are some other causes?
technical error infection, steroids, fat, increased pressure
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what is an incisional hernia?
any factor that increases pressures or weakens the suture line predisposed the incision to herniation
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how can you reduce the risk of incisional hernias?
use appropriate suture material, placement, & post-op care
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what is the exception where you should take an animal to surgery immediately with a diaphragmatic hernia?
if the stomach is in the thorax causing respiratory distress - need to decompress stomach with a needle through the thoracic wall
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what should you do if you have an animal present with a diaphragmatic hernia?
not necessarily an emergency - treat shock & give supplemental oxygen if needed
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how is a diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed?
radiographs - 97% have loss of line of diaphragm, obscured/displaced cardiac silhouette viscera in the thorax is diagnostic - can also use ultrasound
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how should the patient be prepped for surgical repair for a diaphragmatic hernia?
minimize anesthetic time - surgeon ready in OR & elevate the patient head/thorax during prep/induction/surgery
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what is the repair procedure for a diaphragmatic hernia?
contents are reduced carefully enlarge diaphragmatic rent if needed incise away from viscera/vessels intrathoracic liver may be friable adhesions may present because it is a false hernia
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what complications may be associated with a diaphragmatic hernia?
adhesions, may extend into a thoracotomy (median sternotomy), great vessels are involved, & a partial lung or liver lobectomy may be necessary
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how should you close an acute diaphragmatic hernia?
begin dorsally, proceed ventrally in a continuous suture pattern evacuate air from the thorax using a chest tube transdiaphragmatically
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how should you close chronic diaphragmatic hernias?
diaphragmatic advancement - circumcostal sutures patch with omentum, muscle, mesh freshen edges of rent may see re-expansion pulmonary edema, so leave air in thorax & remove over 8-12 hours through a chest tube
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what type of hernia is a PPDH?
congenital - affects dogs & cats
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what is the pathophysiology of PPDH?
abnormal development of transverse septum that herniates into the pericardial sac
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how is PPDH diagnosed?
rads
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what clinical signs may be seen with PPDH?
CS specific to any obstruction can develop at any age respiratory compromise & cardiac tamponade
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what are some concurrent abnormalities seen with PPDH?
sternal defects cranial midline abdominal wall hernia, umbilical hernia, cardiac defects, & pulmonary vascular disease
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what treatment can you do for an asymptomatic PPDH patient?
conservative treatment but they will never get more stable
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what surgery is recommended for a symptomatic PPDH patient?
ventral midline celiotomy
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what causes perineal hernias?
weakness & separation of the pelvic diaphragm - dilation/deviation of the rectum & herniation of abdominal organs
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what is the most common anatomic location of perineal hernias? where is it?
caudal - between leviator ani, coccygeus, & external anal sphincter m.
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where is a sciatic perineal hernia located?
between coccygeus m. & sacrotuberous ligament
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where is a dorsal perineal hernia located?
coccygeus & levator ani m.
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where is a ventral perineal hernia located?
between ischiourethralis, bulbocavernosus, & ischiocavernosus m.
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what clinical sign may be suggestive of a perineal hernia involving the bladder?
inability/straining to urinate bladder retroflexion
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what is the etiology behind perineal hernias?
hormones - intact male dogs straining to defecate - prostatic disease, cystitis, urinary tract obstruction
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for abdominal hernias, presentation & diagnosis depends on what?
etiology, location, & tissues involved & their status
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T/F: regardless of etiology, most hernias will present as a subcutaneous swelling or mass with diaphragmatic defects being different
true
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what are some differentials for abdominal hernias?
abscess, cellulitis, hematoma, seroma, neoplasia, granuloma, & muscle avulsion
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what are the basic principles of hernia repairs?
excise devitalized tissues return viable contents to normal location repair the defect use the patient's own tissues when possible
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what does the prognosis of a patient with a hernia depend on?
etiology, patient status (metabolic & concurrent injuries), & status of hernial contents
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what is a femoral hernia?
herniation through the femoral canal - palpate swelling on medial thigh caudomedial to the femoral vessels
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what can cause a femoral hernia?
blunt trauma to the abdomen
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what should you be careful with in repair of a femoral hernia?
avoid compromising nerves & vessels
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a femoral hernia looks similar to what other hernia type?
inguinal hernia

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