| Diaphragmatic hernia | |
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| 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). | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology  |
Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or hole in thediaphragm that allows theabdominal contents to move into the chest cavity. Treatment is usually surgical.
Ascaphoid abdomen (sucked inwards) may be the presenting symptom in a newborn.[1]
Diagnosis can be made by either CT or X-ray.[citation needed]
Treatment for a diaphragmatic hernia usually involves surgery, withacute injuries often repaired with monofilament permanentsutures.[2]
Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is a type of hernia more common in othermammals.[3] This is usually treated with surgery.[3]
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