Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diaphragmatic herniation as a cause of lethargy and exercise intolerance in a mare.
- Journal:
- The Cornell veterinarian
- Year:
- 1992
- Authors:
- Everett, K A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine & Surgery · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare was found to have a diaphragmatic hernia, which is a condition where part of the stomach or intestines moves into the chest cavity through a tear in the diaphragm. In this case, 90% of her large colon had slipped through a 16-centimeter tear, leading to her feeling very tired and having trouble exercising. The veterinarians diagnosed the hernia by listening to her chest and using ultrasound and X-ray imaging. The treatment details are not provided, but the diagnosis explains her symptoms.
Abstract
A diaphragmatic hernia in which 90% of the large colon had herniated through a 16-cm linear tear in the diaphragm was found in a 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare. Clinical signs included lethargy and exercise intolerance. Diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia was made based on careful thoracic auscultation, combined with ultrasonographic and radiographic examination of the thorax.
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