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Using acellular aortic matrix to repair umbilical hernias of calves
V Kumar1, N Kumar, A K Gangwar
1Division of Surgery, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, 243122, Uttar Pradesh, India. bharadwaj374@gmail.com.
Background:
Umbilical hernias are a relatively common, possibly hereditary, condition in calves. Acellular aortic matrix (AAM) was evaluated for the repair of umbilical hernias in nine calves.
Methods:
Fresh buffalo aorta to be used as a graft was decellularised using 1% sodium dodecyl sulfate and 0.25% trypsin. Under xylazine sedation and local analgesia, the hernial ring was exposed and repaired with the AAM graft using an inlay technique.
Results:
All animals had an uneventful recovery without clinical signs of wound dehiscence, infection or recurrence of hernias during the 6-month follow-up period.
Conclusion:
AAM of buffalo origin has adequate strength to be used safely for the repair of umbilical hernias in calves.
