Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Shih Tzu puppy with rare Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia fixed
By Lojszczyk-Szczepaniak, Anna et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·Department and Clinic of Animal Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Retrosternal (Morgagni) diaphragmatic hernia.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A shih tzu puppy was diagnosed with a rare congenital condition called a Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia, which can cause breathing problems and other issues. The vet used X-rays and a special contrast study to confirm the diagnosis and also found an umbilical hernia. Both hernias were successfully repaired through surgery. After the procedure, the puppy was expected to recover well.
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Abstract
This study presents the case of a shih tzu puppy, in which a rare congenital Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia was diagnosed. The diagnosis was based on abdominal and thoracic radiographs, including a contrast study of the gastrointestinal tract, which revealed a co-existing umbilical hernia. Both hernias were repaired by surgery.
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