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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Group C Lab 5 Hernia Repair, Conservative treatment Methods include Manual Reduction, Conservative treatment Methods include Elastrator Ring, Manual Reduction The hernia is palpated digitally 2-3 times daily. Doing this would cause an irritation and increase blood flow to the area promoting healing. This method is simple and effective only if done frequently and the hernia is of a small size(ɚcm)., Hernias Umbilical Hernias Pre-disposing Factors, Taping Method Why? This method is a less invasive way of treating very small reducible hernias. It is best done on pigs 3-5 days old. However, it can be done on older pigs with a lower success rate NB. If the hernia cannot be reduced this procedure should not be done, Hernias Umbilical Hernias Conservative treatment, Hernias Umbilical Hernias Surgical Repair, Support Bandage Method The hernia is reduced and a 'hernia belt' is placed around the abdomen to maintain the reduction. This must be monitored closely to ensure that the hernia is actually reducing in size. Ensure that the belt (made up of bandages) is not too tight and kept clean., Hernias Scrotal Hernias Taping Method, Conservative treatment Methods include Support Bandage, Hernias Scrotal Hernias Surgical Repair, Taping Method How? 1. The pig is held up by its back legs and the hernia is reduced. 2. Once the intestines have gone back throught the inguinal ring a castration is preformed. 3. After, a 1" Elasticon tape is placed in a figure 8 pattern around the castration and hind limbs 4. The tape is removed in 4-5 days, Elastrator Ring procedure In this procedure, the animal is placed in dorsal recumbency and a specialized elastrator ring is applied around the circumference of the hernia. This is left on for a length of time to compromise the blood supply and cause necrosis of the area. The skin should then slough off and the area should heal appropriately. This method, although simple and inexpensive, can be painful to the animal for the first 24hrs after application therefore use of suitable analgesics should be considered.