Considerations about traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in small animals

Diaphragmatic hernia is a relatively common disorder in routine surgical procedures for small animals. This hernia is characterized by discontinuity of the diaphragm due to a rupture or defect, which may result in the displacement of abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity. Therefore, this review...

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Main Authors: Raíne da Luz de Toledo, Sheila Canevese Rahal, Luciane dos Reis Mesquita, Maria Jaqueline Mamprim, Geovane José Pereira, Cláudia Valéria Seullner Brandão, Jeana Pereira da Silva, Ricardo Shoiti Ichikawa
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Published: Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://journals.ufrpe.br/index.php/medicinaveterinaria/article/view/6638
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Sheila Canevese Rahal
Luciane dos Reis Mesquita
Maria Jaqueline Mamprim
Geovane José Pereira
Cláudia Valéria Seullner Brandão
Jeana Pereira da Silva
Ricardo Shoiti Ichikawa
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description Diaphragmatic hernia is a relatively common disorder in routine surgical procedures for small animals. This hernia is characterized by discontinuity of the diaphragm due to a rupture or defect, which may result in the displacement of abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity. Therefore, this review aims to provide information about the anatomy of the diaphragm and associated structures, as well as the causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment options for acquired diaphragmatic hernia. The diaphragm is an inspiratory muscle composed of a muscle portion that surrounds a central tendon. Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents. The diagnosis is based on clinical history and physical examination, but the final definition requires imaging studies, in which plain radiographic examination is the most frequently used. However, an ultrasound examination is necessary in some cases. Treatment involves surgical correction of the rupture, usually performed through a median celiotomy.
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spelling doaj-art-09bea7f3973f44969a2fde2e905a2cdc2025-08-20T02:43:50ZengUniversidade Federal Rural de PernambucoMedicina Veterinária1809-46782675-66172024-12-0118410.26605/medvet-v18n4-6638Considerations about traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in small animalsRaíne da Luz de Toledo0Sheila Canevese Rahal1Luciane dos Reis Mesquita2Maria Jaqueline Mamprim3Geovane José Pereira4Cláudia Valéria Seullner Brandão5Jeana Pereira da Silva6Ricardo Shoiti Ichikawa7Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UNESP), Botucatu-SP, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UNESP), Botucatu-SP, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UNESP), Botucatu-SP, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UNESP), Botucatu-SP, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UNESP), Botucatu-SP, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UNESP), Botucatu-SP, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UNESP), Botucatu-SP, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (UNESP), Botucatu-SP, Brazil Diaphragmatic hernia is a relatively common disorder in routine surgical procedures for small animals. This hernia is characterized by discontinuity of the diaphragm due to a rupture or defect, which may result in the displacement of abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity. Therefore, this review aims to provide information about the anatomy of the diaphragm and associated structures, as well as the causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment options for acquired diaphragmatic hernia. The diaphragm is an inspiratory muscle composed of a muscle portion that surrounds a central tendon. Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents. The diagnosis is based on clinical history and physical examination, but the final definition requires imaging studies, in which plain radiographic examination is the most frequently used. However, an ultrasound examination is necessary in some cases. Treatment involves surgical correction of the rupture, usually performed through a median celiotomy. https://journals.ufrpe.br/index.php/medicinaveterinaria/article/view/6638diaphragm rupturedogscatssurgery
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Sheila Canevese Rahal
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Maria Jaqueline Mamprim
Geovane José Pereira
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Jeana Pereira da Silva
Ricardo Shoiti Ichikawa
Considerations about traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in small animals
Medicina Veterinária
diaphragm rupture
dogs
cats
surgery
title Considerations about traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in small animals
title_full Considerations about traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in small animals
title_fullStr Considerations about traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in small animals
title_full_unstemmed Considerations about traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in small animals
title_short Considerations about traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in small animals
title_sort considerations about traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in small animals
topic diaphragm rupture
dogs
cats
surgery
url https://journals.ufrpe.br/index.php/medicinaveterinaria/article/view/6638
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