Equine acquired inguinal herniation - diagnosis and treatment in 62 cases

Introduction. The medical records of 62 stallions with acquired inguinal herniation were reviewed (2007-2017). Materials and Methods. The history, clinical and laboratory findings on admission to the clinic and methods of treatment have been summarized. Results and Conclusions. The prevalence of inguinal hernia among horses with colic was 3.85 % (62/1609 cases). Indirect inguinal hernia was observed in 58 cases (93.54 %) and incarcerated inguinal hernia was observed in 55 horses (88.71 %). Hernia was found more frequently on the left side (36 cases) then on the right (26 cases). The majority of horses with acquired inguinal hernia were admitted to the clinic in the summer and spring (49/62), i.e. when air temperatures were high, significantly more (p