Diaphragmatic herniation causing respiratory signs in a heifer.
A diaphragmatic hernia was found in a pre-partum dairy heifer that was exhibiting signs of respiratory disease. Ruminal tympany was included in the history although this was not a feature of the disease on admission. Diagnosis was made by auscultation and confirmed by radiology and during elective Caesarean section to remove the fetus.
Newton-Clarke
M J
MJ
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853.
Rebhun
W C
WC
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000662:veterinary