J Vet Sci.  2004 Jun;5(2):157-162.

Radiographic diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia: review of 60 cases in dogs and cats

• Hyun C

Abstract

Sixty cases of diaphragmatic hernia in dogs and cats were radiologically reviewed and categorized by their characteristic radiographic signs. Any particular predilection for age, sex, or breed was not observed. Liver, stomach and small intestine were more commonly herniated. At least two radiographs, at different angles, were required for a valid diagnosis, because some radiographic signs were not visible in a single radiographic view and more clearly detectable in two radiographic views. In addition to previously reported radiographic signs for diaphragmatic hernia, we found that the location of the stomach axis and the displacement of tracheal and bronchial segments were also useful radiographic signs.

Keyword

diaphragmatic hernia; radiography; traumatic; x-ray; diagnosis

MeSH Terms

Animals
Cat Diseases/*radiography
Cats
Diaphragm/abnormalities/radiography
Dog Diseases/*radiography
Dogs
Female
Hernia, Diaphragmatic/radiography/*veterinary
Intestine, Small/radiography
Liver/radiography
Lung/radiography
Male
Radiography, Thoracic/veterinary
Retrospective Studies
Stomach/radiography