Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Repair of a diaphragmatic hernia in a horse.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 1987
- Authors:
- Hill, F W et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A four-year-old horse started showing signs of severe abdominal pain, known as colic, about a month after it fell hard. The veterinarian suspected that the horse had a diaphragmatic hernia, which is a tear in the diaphragm that can cause serious issues. This was confirmed during surgery, where the defect was repaired. After the surgery, the horse recovered without any complications.
Abstract
One month after falling heavily a four-year-old horse developed acute colic while being exercised. A tentative diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia was reached on the basis of the clinical findings and confirmed at laparotomy. The defect was repaired and the horse made an uneventful recovery.
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