Diaphragmatic herniation as a cause of lethargy and exercise intolerance in a mare.
A diaphragmatic hernia in which 90% of the large colon had herniated through a 16-cm linear tear in the diaphragm was found in a 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare. Clinical signs included lethargy and exercise intolerance. Diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia was made based on careful thoracic auscultation, combined with ultrasonographic and radiographic examination of the thorax.
Everett
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Department of Large Animal Medicine & Surgery, Texas A & M University, College Station 77843-4475.
Chaffin
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Brinsko
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D000818:Animals; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006736:Horses; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011379:Prognosis; D012894:Sleep Stages