SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF TRAUMATIC ABDOMINAL HERNIA IN A PUP

A three-month-old German shepherd pup was brought with the complaint of gradually increasing swelling on the left lateral abdominal region for one month after a traumatic injury. History, physical and radiographic examination revealed herniation of the spleen. Surgical intervention was done to repair the defect and during herniorrhaphy, it was found that the spleen was herniated along with partial herniation of stomach which was of rare occurrence. Herniorrhaphy was performed after replacement of visceral organs into the abdominal cavity. The pup recovered uneventfully without any complications and revealed normal feeding habits and behavioural activity.