Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in a clinically normal dog.
A 3.5-year-old border collie was presented for routine ovariohysterectomy. A preoperative physical examination revealed no abnormalities, but, under anesthesia, the patient became dyspneic and cyanotic. Plain radiography indicated the presence of a diaphragmatic hernia. The herniated structures were returned to the abdomen and the diaphragmatic defect was surgically repaired.
Litman
L M
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Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006549:Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000662:veterinary