Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CT scan diagnosis of intermittent type IV paraoesophageal hernia
By J. Lodzinska et al.·Published in Veterinary Record Case Reports·2018·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: CT diagnosis of intermittent type IV paraoesophageal hernia in a dog
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Plain-English summary
A dog was diagnosed with an intermittent type IV paraoesophageal hernia, which can cause serious gastrointestinal issues and even respiratory problems. This condition is rare but can lead to significant complications if not treated. A CT scan helped the veterinarian quickly identify the hernia and plan for surgery. Thanks to this timely intervention, the dog had a better chance of a successful recovery after the surgery.
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Abstract
In hiatal hernia, elements of the abdominal cavity herniate through the oesophageal hiatus into the mediastinum. Although they are uncommon in both human and veterinary medicine, patients can develop significant clinical complications such as severe gastrointestinal signs, gastric dilatation and volvulus syndrome, and in some cases death. The most comprehensive classification scheme recognises four types of hiatal hernia. Herein, the authors describe a first report of a dog with subclinical intermittent type IV paraoesophageal hernia. CT assisted a rapid, definitive diagnosis and illustrated both the dynamic nature of this type of hernia and the potential for it to lead to severe respiratory compromise. It also facilitated rapid surgical planning, increasing the likelihood of a successful surgical outcome.
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