Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Symptoms of peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in cats and dogs
By Banz, Angela C & Gottfried, Sharon D·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2010·Veterinary Surgical Associates, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia: a retrospective study of 31 cats and eight dogs.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A Weimaraner and several long-haired cats, especially Maine Coons, were brought in with breathing problems and stomach issues due to a condition called peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH), where organs move into the chest cavity. The pets underwent surgery to fix this issue, which involved repairing the diaphragm and returning the organs to their proper places. Thankfully, the surgery had a low risk of complications, and most pets recovered well, returning to normal function shortly after.
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Abstract
The records of 31 cats and eight dogs undergoing surgical correction of peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH) from 2000 through 2007 were reviewed. Weimaraners and long-haired cats of varying breeds, particularly Maine Coon cats, appear to be at higher risk of PPDH. Presenting complaints were most commonly related to the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts in both dogs and cats, although respiratory signs were more prevalent in cats, and gastrointestinal signs were more common in dogs. The most common herniated organs were liver, gallbladder, and small intestine. Mortality associated with surgical repair of PPDH in cats and dogs was low in the first 2 weeks postoperatively, and prognosis for return to normal function was excellent. Peri-and postoperative complications were typically minor and self-limiting.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21041332/