Hernia, Incisional Basic Information Definition Protrusion of an organ or tissue through the ventral abdominal wall Synonym(s) • Ventral midline hernia • Ventral abdominal hernia Epidemiology Risk Factors • Ventral midline incisions such as for exploratory celiotomy or for umbilical herniorrhaphy Incisional infection Incisional trauma (especially in the recovery stall) Poor tissue viability Poor tissue apposition Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint Swelling and lack of normal definition of ventral abdominal midline Physical Exam Findings • Nonpainful, fluctuant swelling of ventral midline; may be one or multiple hernias and therefore swellings • Occasionally, incisional infection is still present characterized by discharge, heat, pain on palpation, and edema. • Horses are otherwise normally systemically stable. Normal heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and mucous membranes Normal mentation and appetite Audible borborygmi and normal fecal output Etiology and Pathophysiology Incisional hernias are associated with failure of normal healing of the linea alba. Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis • Incisional infection • Incisional edema • Incisional dehiscence< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Hernia, Incisional Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Hernia, Incisional Basic Information Definition Protrusion of an organ or tissue through the ventral abdominal wall Synonym(s) • Ventral midline hernia • Ventral abdominal hernia Epidemiology Risk Factors • Ventral midline incisions such as for exploratory celiotomy or for umbilical herniorrhaphy Incisional infection Incisional trauma (especially in the recovery stall) Poor tissue viability Poor tissue apposition Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint Swelling and lack of normal definition of ventral abdominal midline Physical Exam Findings • Nonpainful, fluctuant swelling of ventral midline; may be one or multiple hernias and therefore swellings • Occasionally, incisional infection is still present characterized by discharge, heat, pain on palpation, and edema. • Horses are otherwise normally systemically stable. Normal heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and mucous membranes Normal mentation and appetite Audible borborygmi and normal fecal output Etiology and Pathophysiology Incisional hernias are associated with failure of normal healing of the linea alba. Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis • Incisional infection • Incisional edema • Incisional dehiscence< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Hernia, Incisional Full access? Get Clinical Tree
