Scrotal hernias in dogs should not be ruled out based on castration status and may require enterectomy
SHs are typically diagnosed in young male dogs, are typically unilateral, and may be diagnosed after castration in some cases. Imaging findings and clinical signs, namely anorexia and vomiting, may help determine the need for emergency surgery. Outcome following surgical repair is excellent.
Authors
- Ameet Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8095-9339)
- Hayley M. Gallaher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9579-1402)
- L. Cooper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5287-4864)
- Janet A. Grimes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4554-8013)
- Vanna M. Dickerson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0096-9942)
- James Douglas Crowley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7884-4199)
- Insung Chun
- Andrew M. Marchevsky
- Edward Austin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2482-5974)
- Elizabeth Kawecki-Wright
Institutions
- North Carolina State University (US)
- University of Georgia (US)
- Sydney Hospital (AU)
- University of Guelph (CA)
- Michigan State University (US)
- Texas A&M University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.06.0363
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00