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Surgical repair of indirect inguinal hernia in bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata)
Inderjeet Yadav1,2, Ravi Kumar1
1National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana,122052, India.
Background:
Hernia is a protrusion of an organ from the wall of the cavity bearing it. Omentum, adipose tissue, and intestinal loops are the most frequently involved organs. The present case report is a rare case of indirect inguinal hernia having omentum engaged in scrotum through hernial ring in a bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) and its surgical management.
Case Description:
A 19-year-old male bonnet macaque was presented with distension of the right inguinal and scrotal region. Physical examination revealed an inguinal hernia. Surgical intervention was deemed necessary considering the state of the animal. The herniation was surgically corrected by the removal of the protruded fatty mass. The monkey was kept in strict confinement till complete healing. The animal recovered uneventfully in 2 weeks without any post-operative complications. This case report details a successful surgical repair of an indirect inguinal hernia in a bonnet macaque.
Conclusion:
Based on the present case study, it is concluded that surgery can be an ideal and effective option for the treatment of inguinal hernias in primates.
Insights
This report details a rare indirect inguinal hernia in a bonnet macaque. Surgical repair was successful, highlighting surgery as an effective treatment for primate inguinal hernias.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Primate Surgery
Background:
- Hernia involves organ protrusion from body cavities.
- Omentum, adipose tissue, and intestinal loops are common hernia contents.
- Indirect inguinal hernia is a rare condition in bonnet macaques.
Observation:
- A 19-year-old male bonnet macaque presented with right inguinal and scrotal distension.
- Physical examination confirmed an inguinal hernia.
- The animal exhibited a rare indirect inguinal hernia with omentum engaged in the scrotum.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention involved correcting the herniation by removing the protruded fatty mass.
- The bonnet macaque recovered uneventfully within two weeks post-surgery.
- No post-operative complications were observed.
Implications:
- Surgical repair is an effective treatment for indirect inguinal hernias in primates.
- This case highlights successful management of a rare condition in veterinary medicine.
- Successful surgical outcomes can be achieved in non-human primates with proper management.
