The 4 year old ewe was presented with a swelling on underside of her abdomen having an ulcerated wound. The swelling was diagnosed as ventral hernia and corrected surgically.

Incision was given across the swelling

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Extensive adhesions were encountered and cleared.

Intestines and peritoneum reduced back through the hernial ring.

Hernial ring

The incision is closed in 3 layers.

All sutured up

 Surgeon and images: Dr Azher Bashir Banday