Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diaphragmatic herniation in the horse: 31 cases from 2001-2006.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Romero, Alfredo E & Rodgerson, Dwayne H
- Affiliation:
- Hagyard Equine Medical Institute · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Diaphragmatic rent and visceral herniation in the horse is seldom diagnosed, but historically carries a poor prognosis. The objective of this study was to document the presentation and surgical management of all diaphragmatic rents as presented to 2 referral institutions over a 5-year period. A review of 31 cases demonstrated that even with advances in surgical management of abdominal and thoracic conditions, little has been done to change the prognosis for this condition. Success rate was 23% for all horses presented for colic and were ultimately diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia, and 46% for those cases for which surgical management was elected.
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