Treatment of unilateral perineal hernias in 2 male chinchillas (chinchilla lanigera)

Two sexually intact adult male chinchillas were presented with a swelling in the perineal region. Radiographically both masses had a soft tissue opacity. Ultrasonography confirmed the tentative diagnosis of perineal hernia. In the first case the ultrasonographic examination revealed a fluid-filled structure inside the swelling, which was determined to be the urinary bladder. In the second case the hernia sac was filled with homogeneous tissue, belived to be fat. Subsequently, unilateral perineal herniorrhaphies including an internal obturator muscle flap transposition technique were performed.

Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - April 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Milena Th öle, Britta Schuhmann, Saskia Köstlinger, Helge Linzmann, Michael Fehr, Kerstin Müller Tags: Case Report Source Type: research