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Diaphragmatic hernia

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name	Diaphragmatic hernia
image	Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia.JPG
caption	This is a photo of a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a cat. The photo was taken during necropsy from the right side of the cat. To the left is the abdomen, where part of the liver and the gall bladder can be seen. The diaphragm is in the middle. To the right is the thorax. The largest object seen in the thorax is the rest of the liver. Just to the right of that is the heart. The liver was connected to itself through a small hole in the diaphragm (not seen).

Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or hole in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal contents to move into the chest cavity. Treatment is usually surgical.

Types

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Morgagni's hernia
- Bochdalek hernia
Hiatal hernia
Iatrogenic diaphragmatic hernia
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia

Signs and symptoms

A scaphoid abdomen (sucked inwards) may be the presenting symptom in a newborn.

Diagnosis

A right sided diaphragmatic hernia with the stomach in the chest (left side of image marked by the arrow). Note the air fluid level in the stomach.

Diagnosis can be made by either CT or X-ray.

Treatment

Treatment for a diaphragmatic hernia usually involves surgery, with acute injuries often repaired with monofilament permanent sutures.

Other animals

Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is a type of hernia more common in other mammals. This is usually treated with surgery.

References

Bibliography

References

Durward, Heather. (2001). "Examination of the newborn: a practical guide". Routledge.
Turhan, Kutsal. (June 2008). "Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture". European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
Bonagura, John D.. (2006-01-01). "Chapter 151 - Pericardial Diseases". W.B. Saunders.

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