title: Use of polypropylene mesh in addition to internal obturator transposition: a review of 59 cases (2000-2004).
abstract: Fifty-nine dogs with a total of 69 perineal hernias that were repaired by internal obturator transposition and polypropylene mesh reinforcement were reviewed. Thirty-six dogs were available for follow-up at a mean of 29.4 months postoperatively. Six dogs had complications within the first 60 days of surgery, such as perineal swelling, persistent tenesmus, and incisional infections. Twenty-two dogs had excellent outcomes; seven dogs needed continued medical treatment after surgery; and seven dogs had poor outcomes. Hernias recurred in five dogs. The incisional infection rate was 5.6%; the recurrence rate was 12.5%; and the overall success rate was 80.5% for the 36 dogs with long-term follow-up.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina 27613, USA.
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Szabo
authors.forename: Brent
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wilkens
authors.forename: Robert M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Radasch
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D006547:Hernia / Q000662:veterinary*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery*; D011126:Polypropylenes / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D011126:Polypropylenes