Dorsal Diaphragmatic Hernias in the Dog: Surgical Repair |
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| Authors: | Harry W Boothe Jr DVM HP Hobson DVM MS Neil Van Stavern III DVM LI Hurov DVM MS |
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| Institution: | the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Small Animal Clinic, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A &M University, College Station, Texas 77843 |
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| Abstract: | Three cases of tearing of the dorsal aspect of the diaphragm are described. Comparisons have been drawn between dorsal diaphragmatic hernias. In all three cases the right dorsal aspect of the diaphragm was involved in the tear. Two cases also had the right diaphragmatic crus torn. The paracostal abdominal approach is recommended to enable adequate visualization and repair of the dorsal aspect of the diaphragm. |
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