Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with undiagnosed diaphragmatic hernia found after anesthesia
By Ricco, Carolina H & Graham, Lynelle·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2007·University of Minnesota, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Undiagnosed diaphragmatic hernia--the importance of preanesthetic evaluation.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old neutered male Pembroke Welsh corgi was brought in because he couldn't use his back legs. After he was put under anesthesia, the vet noticed he was having serious breathing problems and low blood pressure. X-rays revealed that he had a diaphragmatic hernia, which is when organs move into the chest cavity and can cause serious issues. This case highlights how important it is for vets to do a thorough check-up before anesthesia to catch such problems.
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Abstract
A 6-year-old, neutered male, Pembroke Welsh corgi was presented for hind limb paralysis. After anesthetic induction, marked cyanosis and hypotension were noted. Diaphragmatic hernia was diagnosed based upon radiographic findings. Risks and complications associated with undiagnosed diaphragmatic hernia and the importance of thorough physical examination and patient assessment are discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17616059/