Hiatal hernia in a harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena).
We observed the displacement of the first compartment of the stomach through the diaphragmatic hiatus into the thoracic cavity in an immature harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena). This hiatal hernia, coupled with a severe pneumonia, contributed to the emaciation and death of the animal.
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Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
D000818:Animals; D001996:Bronchopneumonia / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary; D004289:Dolphins; D004614:Emaciation / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007422:Intestines / Q000473:pathology; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male