Owner The Vet on West Main/ The Vet on 4th Hallsville, TX, United States
In this lecture, we will discuss the etiology and underlying causes for perineal hernias in dogs and cats and discuss the pre-operative evaluation of these patients. Appropriate surgical management as well as the latest data on outcomes will be presented. A discussion of the pros and cons of performing an abdominal approach in addition to perineal herniorrhaphy will be included.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the criteria used to diagnose perineal hernias in cats and dogs
Understand the preoperative diagnostic work-up used in dogs and cats with perineal hernias
Develop an understanding of the internal obturator flap technique for management of uncomplicated perineal hernias
Summarize criteria used to select the cohort of dogs that should additionally undergo cystopexy and colopexy
