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What is a hernia?

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Protrusion of a tissue/ organ through a defect in the wall of of the anatomical cavity

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True vs false hernia?

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True: anatomical hernial sac

False: lacks hernial sac —> traumatic hernias are initially false hernias

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What makes a complicated hernia?

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Strangulation

Obstruction

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What is a incarcerated and strangulated hernia?

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Strangulation = Blood supply compromised leading to ischemia and potentially necrosis.

—> incarceration between two tissue planes

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How does loss of domain lead to hernia?

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Normal location of tissues is to small to accommodate contents —> compartment syndrome

Chronic hernia, especially diaphragmatic

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What are the internal hernias?

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Diaphragmatic
Hiatal
Mesenteric
Intercostal

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What are the external hernias?

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Paracostal 
Ventral 
Inguinal 
Femoral 
Prepubic 
Intercostal
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What are the 4 principles of herniorraphy?

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Return contents to normal location
Secure ring closure
Tension free closure
Utilize patient tissues

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What type of suture should you use if your patient has a recurrent hernia or has an underlying disease like diabetes or cushings?

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Non-absorbable

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How can true hernias be treated?

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Open —> hernial sac incised and removed, freshening edges by removing the hernial ring is NOT necessary and avoided if possible

Closed —> invert sac and contents without opening the hernial sac

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What are causes of abdominal hernias?

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Congenital
Developmental
Traumatic
Incisional

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T/F: umbilical hernias may close spontaneously up to 6 months

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True

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How do umbilical hernias develop?

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Failure of fusion of rectus abdominis muscle at umbilicus

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Breeds predisposed to umbilical hernias?

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Airedales, Pekingese, basenji, pointers, Weimaraner

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Clinical signs of umbilical hernias?

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Soft round mass at umbilical scar

Often reducible
If viscera is entrapped, may be hard and painful (will often have GIT signs if obstructed)

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How do we treat a small (<3mm) or large (>2.5cm) umbilical hernia??

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Little risk of strangulation
Treat conservatively
Patient <6months may close spontaneously

Repair during elective procedures

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T/F: if you have an umbilical hernial the size of a finger you can treat this conservatively and only repair surgical during elective procedures

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False

— this tissue is at increased risk for strangulation, do not wait to repair

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You are going to correct a umbilical hernia in a dog during a spay.. how would you do this?

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Incision extended cranially over hernial (or can make elliptical incision over hernia

If incarcerated—> enlarge ring and dissect sac free and them examine contents

Dissect sac and ever into abdomen (closed) or ligate sac at next and transection (open)

DO not freshen edges —> routine closure

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Breed predisposed to inguinal hernias?

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Basenji
Basset hound
Carin terrier 
Cavalier King Charles 
Chihuahua 
Cocker spaniel 
Dachshund 
Maltese 
Pekingese 
Poodle 
Pomeranian 
West highland white terrier
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What are the multifactorial causes of an inguinal hernia?

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Genetic
Obesity
Trauma
Estrogen - estrus/pregnancy

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What is a direct inguinal hernia?

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Occurs through inguinal musculature

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What is an indirect hernia?

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Occurs through vaginal ring (scrotal hernia)

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What is the surgical approach for an inguinal hernia?

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Female - ventral midline (can correct both sides)

Male - inguinal approach directly over hernia

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What structures must you make sure to preserve when closing inguinal rings ?

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Pudendal artery and vein

Genitofemoral nerve

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Major complications of inguinal hernia surgery?
Seroma/hematoma
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Scrotal hernias are usually seen in what age dogs?
Young <2yrs | —> weakness of vaginal ring orifice
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T/f: cryptorchidism predisposes animals to scrotal hernias
True
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Presentation of scrotal hernia?
Usually unilateral Painful swelling Risk of strangulation
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How can you surgically repair scrotal hernia?
Incision over ring Reduce contents and closure ring Castrate —> facilitate repair and decrease recurrence
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Most common hernia associated with HBC trauma?
Abdominal hernia
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Clinical signs of traumatic abdominal hernia?
Bulging mass Asymmetric abdomen Reducible contents Palpable ring
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Treatment of acute abdominal hernia repair?
Ventral midline - can explore abdomen - repair organ injury - difficult to reconstruct - 2/0 monofilament - tension relieving pattern vs continuous pattern (horizontal mattress vs vertical mattress)
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Treatment of chronic abdominal hernia?
Approach over hernia - > less likely concurrent injuries - >better anatomic closure Can perform both approaches for exploration and better closure
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Hernias at the prepubic tendons are usually associated with what pathology that can complicate repair?
Pubic/pelvic fractures
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How will you position your patient when repairing a prepubic tendon hernia?
Dorsal recumbency with hindlegs in frog leg position with pelvis raised on towels
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How can you surgically repair prepubic tendon hernias?
Prepubic tendon attaches rectus abdominals to pubis Reattach the free edge of the abdominal wall to the cranial pubic ligament with a simple interrupted crutiate/mattress (non-absorbable) Can use a mesh if large defect
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What is an acute vs chronic incisional hernia?
Acute -> Hernia that occurs through a surgery site within 7 days of surgery Chronic —> weeks/months/years later
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What are risk factors for incisional hernias?
``` Inappropriate surgical technique Altered tissue strength Suture failure Patient condition Poor owner compliance ```
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Diagnosis of incisional hernias?
``` Exaggerated swelling Serosanguinous discharge Reducible Radiographs US ```
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DDX for incisional hernia?
Hematoma/seroma | Abscess
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Treatment for incisional hernia?
Determine underlying factor Approach original incision Culture if open Anatomic closure Long lasting suture Repair evicerated tissue
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What hernia results from weakness and separation of the pelvic diaphragm components?
Perineal hernia
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What organs could be herniated in the perinum?
Prostate, bladder, intestine
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What anatomy makes up the perineal diaphragm ?
External anal sphincter/rectum Sarcotuberous ligament Levator ani and coccygeous m Ischial arch/internal obturator m Prudendal artery, vein and nerve
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What are the types of perineal hernias?
1. Lateral—> between coccygeus and sarcotuberous ligament 2. Dorsal —> between coccygeus/levator ani 3. Caudal (most common) —> between levator ani, external anal sphincter and internal obturator 4. Ventral (sciatic) -> blubo/ischio muscles
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Signalment for perineal hernia?
Older intact males 7-9yrs Pekingese, boston terrier, corgi, boxer Can be uni or bilateral
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What are predisposing factors for perinal hernias?
Shorted tailed dogs -> underdeveloped levator ani and coccygeus m Hormonal -> intact make dogs more predisposed Females at less risk -> levator ani is larger, broader, and stronger Relaxin -> prostatic dz or prostate located near diaphragm Neurogenic atrophy -> straining from prostatic dz, traction on nerves of sacral plexus Nerve damage and atrophy of levator ani and coccygeous muscles Chronic straining —> constipation, cystitis, prostatitis
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Clinical signs of perineal hernia?
Perineal mass — usually non painful and reducible Tenesmus/Dyschezia Constipation Dysuria (bladder retroflexion)
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What are possible contents of a perineal hernia?
``` Retroperitoneal fat Serous fluid Rectus Prostate Urinary bladder Small intestine ```
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Diagnosis of a perineal hernia?
Rectal palpation -> finger pass through into rectal dilation Radiographs —> prostate size, bladder disposition, contrast study US-> hernial contents
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When would you consider medical management for perineal hernia?
Only in patients where health status prevents general anesthesia Stool softeners —> lactulose, psyllium Fecal evaluation High fiber/high moisture diet
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What is treatment of choice for perineal hernias?
Surgery Internal obturator muscle transposition (most commonly and most successful procedure) ``` Others: Traditional herniorraphy Superficial gluteal muscle transposition Semitendinosisus muscle transposition Various prosthetic implants ```
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What do you do for surgical preparation in a perineal hernia case?
``` Prep -CBC, chem, U/A Fast the night before No enema within 24hrs of surgery (liquid fecal contamination) Perioperative antibiotics ``` ``` Remove fecal material from rectum Express anal glands Hang legs over padded elevated table Secure tail Gauze in rectum Purse string suture ```
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How will you do a traditional herniorraphy in in a perinal hernia case?
Approach over hernia lateral to anus From tail base to ischial tuberosity Open sac and replace contents Reconstruct pelvic diaphragm —> use levator ani and coccygeus (often atrophied) —> sarcotuberous ligament (suture through) —> preplace all sutures Avoid rectal wall, sciatic nerve, and gluteal and pudendal (artery, vein and nerve)
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How do you perform an internal obturator muscle transposition ?
Reduce tension Adds blood supply Incise cd/lat border No farther than cd obturator foramen Periosteal elevator dorsally and medially Suture to coccygeus, EAS, and ST ligament
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What pexy procedures can help minimize perinal hernial content?
Cool pexy Cystopexy Ductus deferopexy
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Post op care for perinal hernia repair?
Perform rectal exam while under anesthesia —>> assess repair, assess opposite side if unilateral repair Pain management Continue medial management for 4-6weeks
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Common complications with perineal hernia repair?
``` Infection/abscess Fecal incontinence (injury to pudendal or caudal rectal nerve) ``` Sciatic nerve injury Urinary dysfuntion —>. Muscle/nerve damage from bladder herniation Tenesmus —> structures through rectal wall
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What is the prognosis of perinal hernia?
Recurrence fro 0-70% - > surgeon experiance - >previous repair - > suture type - > poor local tissue strength - > amount of tension - >castration
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Predisposition to perineal hernia in cats?
Megacolon Perineal mass Colitis —> 95% are bilateral Only 22% have perineal swelling RARE in cat

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