Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A fatal case of complicated congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a Holstein calf.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Hicks, Keltie A & Britton, Ann P
- Affiliation:
- Animal Health Centre
Abstract
Congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition most commonly reported in cats and dogs. A 6-week-old Holstein heifer calf with a congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia complicated by a perforated abomasal ulcer is described. The clinical signs and pathological findings are compared with those reported in other species.
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