Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Situs inversus totalis in a dog with a chronic diaphragmatic hernia.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Witsberger, Tige H et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Situs inversus totalis is a rare, congenital condition that is characterized by the development of the thoracic and abdominal viscera in a mirror image to their normal orientation. This case report describes the condition in a 4-year-old, spayed female Doberman pinscher that was evaluated for dyspnea following sedation. Radiography confirmed a diaphragmatic hernia. Situs inversus was discovered during surgical correction. The diaphragmatic rent was repaired, and the dog was clinically normal at recheck 13 months after surgery.
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