Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Survival and surgery outcomes for diaphragmatic hernia in dogs
By Pereira, Geovane J et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2023·Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction (Pereira, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Eleven-year retrospective analysis of acquired diaphragmatic hernia in 49 dogs and 48 cats.
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought in for breathing problems after being hit by a car. The dog was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia, which is a tear in the diaphragm that can cause serious breathing issues. Surgery was performed within 48 hours of the injury, which significantly improved the chances of recovery. Although some dogs experienced complications during or after surgery, those treated quickly had a better survival rate.
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Abstract
Data on dogs and cats that underwent surgery for a traumatic diaphragmatic hernia were retrospectively collected and analyzed, with an objective to identify factors that influenced the survival rate. Forty-nine dogs and 48 cats were included. The predominant respiratory clinical sign was dyspnea, and the interval from trauma to development of clinical signs did not influence patient survival. Concurrent orthopedic and/or soft tissue injuries were identified in 48.45% of the animals. Intraoperative complications occurred in 14 dogs and 5 cats, and postoperative complications in 7 dogs and 6 cats. Intraoperative death occurred in 6.2% and postoperative death in 8.3% from 1 h to 10 d after surgery. Animals that received surgical treatment within 48 h after diagnosis had a lower risk of death. Conversely, concurrent injuries and intraoperative and postoperative complications were the main factors associated with a higher risk of death.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36733640/