Diaphragmatic Hernia and Its Surgical Management in A Cat

Sanjaykumar Vithalrao Udharwar; Sudheesh S. Nair; Soumya Ramankutty; K. D. John Martin

Authors

Sanjaykumar Vithalrao Udharwar Subject Matter Specialist (Animal science), ICAR -CCARI Goa and Ph. D. Scholar ,Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology , College of Veterinary and Animal Science Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala
Sudheesh S. Nair Assistant Professor , College of Veterinary and Animal Science Mannuthy Kerala India
Soumya Ramankutty Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology , College of Veterinary and Animal Science Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala India
K. D. John Martin The Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology , College of Veterinary and Animal Science Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala India

Keywords:

Cat, Diaphragmatic hernia, Herniorrhaphy

Abstract

An eight-month-old male non-descript cat was presented to the University Veterinary Hospital, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University with symptoms of dyspnea, vomiting, and reduced appetite. A radiographic examination was performed and the condition was diagnosed as a diaphragmatic hernia. Surgical correction was done. The herniated contents were found to be liver, stomach, and intestinal loops. The animal had an uneventful recovery.

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