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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Surgical correction of a diaphragmatic hernia in a newborn calf.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2010
Authors:
Bellavance, Anne et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Sciences

Abstract

A 2-day-old Holstein calf was admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) in St-Hyacinthe for respiratory distress. Thoracic auscultations revealed asymmetric lung sounds. A diaphragmatic hernia was diagnosed on thoracic radiographs. Herniorrhaphy was performed; postoperative recovery was uneventful. This case indicates that diaphragmatic hernia in calves can be surgically treated successfully.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20885833/