# Concurrent Inguinal Hernia, Rectal Prolapse and Fetal Death in a Pregnant Cat Managed Surgically via Ovariohysterectomy and Herniorrhaphy: A Case Report
> Fatmawati D.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/pub_scopus_105037869663
Jurnal / Konferensi: International Journal of Veterinary Science
Tahun terbit: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47278/journal.ijvs/2025.151
ISSN: 23043075
Kuartil SJR: Q2
Citations: 0

## Authors
- Fatmawati D.

## Abstract
Inguinal hernia is a rare condition in cats, characterized by the protrusion of abdominal organs through the inguinal canal.A 5-year-old pregnant Persian cat (3.1kg) presented with right inguinal swelling and rectal prolapse for four days.Examination revealed tachypnea, tachycardia, and a palpable hernial ring.Hematology revealed leukocytosis and mild anemia.Ultrasonography and radiography confirmed intestinal entrapment and fetal death at approximately 45 days of gestation.The surgery included rectal repositioning, ovariohysterectomy, and herniorrhaphy.Postoperative care included systemic antibiotics (amoxicillin and metronidazole), meloxicam, immunomodulators, topical antimicrobials, and wound care.The purse-string suture was removed on day 5, and the skin sutures were removed on day 11.By day 15, the cat had entirely recovered with normal defecation.This case highlights the diagnosis and successful surgical management of a concurrent inguinal hernia, rectal prolapse, and fetal death in a pregnant cat.

## Keywords
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Fetal death
- Rectal prolapse
- Pregnancy
- Cause of death
- Fetus
- Maternal death
- Rectum
- Complication
- Obstetrics
- Anesthesia
- Hysterectomy
- Gestation
- Gynecology

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