[Results obtained using various types of suture material in laparotomy and the treatment of umbilical hernia in horses (author’s transl)].

This research investigated wound healing in horses following abdominal surgery or umbilical hernia treatment using different suture materials. The results suggest that steel wire and polyglycollic acid may be better suturing options than perlon and chromic catgut.

Research Methodology

• The study was conducted based on comparative research methods with a focus on wound healing following specific surgical processes.
• The procedures considered were laparotomy through the ventral wall of the abdomen, referred to as paramedian incision or in the linea alba, and surgical treatment of umbilical hernia.
• The subjects of this study were seventy horses for the abdominal surgery and eighty-five young horses for the umbilical hernia treatment.
• The suture materials used for the comparisons were perlon, chromic catgut, stainless steel wire, and polyglycollic acid.

Results and Findings

• The authors express caution with their conclusions due to the nature of the study. The research involved clinical cases where a variety of conditions could vary, potentially influencing the outcomes observed.
• However, the findings suggest a preference for steel wire and polyglycollic acid over perlon and chromic catgut for suturing the abdominal wall and hernial ring in horses.

Conclusion and Implications

• Despite the inherently variable conditions in the clinical settings of the research, the findings provide valuable insights for veterinary practitioners performing these types of surgeries on horses.
• The usage of steel wire and polyglycollic acid as suturing materials may improve the wound healing process post-surgery and reduce complications.
• This conclusion could potentially lead to shifts in suturing material preference in horses’ surgical treatments, improving their healing outcomes and overall recovery processes.