Positive contrast peritoneography in the diagnosis of a pleuroperitoneal diaphragmatic hernia in a cat.
A young adult entire male domestic shorthair cat was presented with a known history of a road traffic accident. Survey radiographs suggested a congenital diaphragmatic hernia unrelated to the recent trauma. Positive contrast peritoneography was undertaken and findings were consistent with a pleuroperitoneal diaphragmatic hernia (or true hernia). This was repaired surgically and was thought to be an incidental finding. This case report demonstrates the use of positive contrast peritoneography as a simple and effective tool in the diagnosis of pleuroperitoneal diaphragmatic hernias.
Parry
Andrew
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The Barn Animal Hospital, Great Binfields Road, Old Basing, Hampshire RG24 8AD, United Kingdom. aparry@rvc.ac.uk
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital; D008297:Male; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003287:Contrast Media