Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Congenital peritoneo-pericardial hernia in an 8-month Persian cat
By Trebel, B & Popp, J P·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis·1991·Medizinischen und Gerichtlichen Veterinä·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Peritoneo-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a Persian cat--a congenital defect].
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old Persian cat was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia, a condition where abdominal organs move into the chest cavity, causing breathing problems. The cat showed signs of distress and difficulty breathing, prompting a visit to the veterinarian. After thorough examinations, the vet confirmed the hernia and performed surgery to correct the defect. Following the procedure, the cat recovered well and was able to breathe normally again.
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Abstract
In this clinical study, a diaphragmatic peritoneo-pericardial hernia in an eight month-old Persian cat is reported. The diagnostic procedure is described, and the clinical symptoms and diagnostic possibilities are discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1796470/