Imaging diagnosis--positive contrast peritoneographic features of true diaphragmatic hernia.
A true diaphragmatic hernia is a congenital diaphragmatic malformation that can appear identical to a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH). True diaphragmatic hernias are rare in dogs. Herein we describe the use of positive contrast peritoneography for diagnosis of a true diaphragmatic hernia in two dogs.
Choi
Jihye
J
Omnipaque, Nycomed, Amersham Health, Cork, Ireland.
Kim
Hyunwook
H
Kim
Mieun
M
Yoon
Junghee
J
D000818:Animals; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*
D003287:Contrast Media