Hernioplasty with Peritoneal Flap for the Surgical Treatment of Umbilical Hernia in Swine

Background: Umbilical hernia is one of the most common developmental defects in swine, producing large economic losses for farmers, forced to slaughter animals at a younger age and therefore at a lower weight to prevent fatal complications. This study describes a surgical technique to repair umbilic...

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Main Authors: Filippo Spadola, Veronica Cristina Neve, Claudia Dina Interlandi, Andrea Spadaro, Francesco Macrì, Nicola Maria Iannelli, Giovanna Lucrezia Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/23/3240