Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A probable congenital diaphragmatic defect in an adult pony.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 1979
- Authors:
- Wyn-Jones, G & Baker, J R
Plain-English summary
A pony was found to have a large hole in its diaphragm, which is likely a problem it was born with. The pony showed signs of illness, and after a thorough examination, surgery, and an autopsy, the details of the condition were documented. Unfortunately, the abstract does not provide specific information about the pony's symptoms or the outcome of the treatment.
Abstract
The presenting signs exhibited by a pony with a large diaphragmatic defect of probable developmental origin are described. The results of clinical examination, laparotomy and post mortem examination are presented.
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