Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Peritoneal-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a 6-year-old male pug
By Welch, Bryan T·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2021·Atlantic Veterinary College·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Peritoneal-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a 6-year-old male intact pug dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old male pug was brought to the vet after X-rays suggested he had a peritoneal-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia, which is a condition where abdominal organs move into the chest cavity. To get a better look, the vet performed a CT scan before surgery. The hernia was successfully repaired during surgery, and the pug recovered well. Seven months later, he was reported to be doing fine.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old intact male pug dog was referred to the Atlantic Veterinary College veterinary teaching hospital for a surgical consultation after survey radiographs taken by the referring veterinarian led to a tentative diagnosis of a peritoneal-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia. Computed tomography of the thorax and abdomen prior to surgery further characterized the lesion and aided in surgical planning. Surgical correction of the defect was achievedprimary herniorrhaphy. The patient was discharged and was reported to be doing well 7 months after surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33390604/