REDUÇÃO EM RECIDIVA DE HÉRNIA PERINEAL BILATERAL COM TRANSPOSIÇÃO IPSILATERAL DO MÚSCULO SEMITENDINOSO EM CÃO: RELATO DE CASO

Abstract

The pathology of perineal hernia in dogs is defined by the weakening and/or atrophy of the muscles that make up the pelvic diaphragm of non-neutered male animals. The diagnosis is based on a well-elucidated history and physical examination, observing an increase in volume in the perineal region, reported clinical signs of tenesmus, constipation, dyschezia, pain, rectal prolapse and stranguria. Imaging tests such as x-ray and ultrasound are helpful in identifying organs trapped in the hernial ring. Its correction is through surgical procedure. This paper will present the case of an 8-year-old senile male dog, non-neutered, with bilateral recurrence after 3 months of perineal herniorrhaphy using the standard technique. The correction of the recurrence was performed using ipsilateral transposition of the semitendinosus muscle in both hernias. The patient returned for evaluation 15 days after surgery, with the surgical wound in the final stage of healing, allowing the removal of the dermal stitches. No recurrences were observed in the following weeks and the patient was discharged.