Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs of diaphragmatic hernia in dogs and a cat
By Hay, W H et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1989·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical, echocardiographic, and radiographic findings of peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in two dogs and a cat.
Plain-English summary
A dog was brought in with signs of heart problems and liver issues due to a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia, a condition where abdominal organs move into the chest cavity. The vet used ultrasound and X-rays to diagnose the problem quickly. Surgery was performed to fix the hernia, and afterward, all three affected pets, including another dog and a cat, showed improvement in their symptoms. They were able to recover well after the surgery.
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Abstract
Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia was diagnosed in 2 dogs and a cat. One dog was referred because of clinical signs of cardiac tamponade and acute decompensation from liver entrapment within the hernia. Surgical correction of the hernia alleviated clinical signs in all 3 animals. Echocardiography was used in combination with radiography to provide a rapid and accurate diagnosis.
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