2002: Hiatal hernia in a puppy

Abstract

A sliding hiatal hernia (where the terminal oesophagus, oesophagogastric junction and part of the stomach move cranially through a diaphragmatic defect) was diagnosed in a 4-month-old, Shar-Pei puppy presented for evaluation of regurgitation. The diagnosis was confirmed using radiography. Herniorraphy consisted of repositioning the stomach within the abdomen, plicating the diaphragmatic hiatus and performing a tube gastropexy to the left abdominal wall. Veterinary practitioners should have a high index of suspicion of hiatal hernia in young puppies, particularly Shar-Peis and British Bull Dogs, that present with persistent vomiting or regurgitation.

Relationship between brachycephalic airway syndrome and gastrointestinal signs in three breeds of dog

“…, Hunt et al . ). Further investigations are also required to determine if the GI signs in different brachycephalic breeds have different aetiology ( e.g .…”

“…, Hunt et al . ). Prevalence of GI disease in brachycephalic dog populations, especially in the French bulldog, has been reported to be as high as 97% (Poncet et al .…”

Hiatal hernia in a five‐month‐old Bulldog

“…A left-sided fundic gastropexy has been shown to increase the pressure at the lower oesophageal sphincter, which is desirable in preventing gastro-oesophageal reflux (Pratschke and others 2001). A tube gastropexy is recommended by some authors (Auger and Riley 1997) as it allows enteral feeding while resting the oesophagus (Hunt and others 2002) as well as gastric decompression should the animal have difficulty eructating postoperatively (Radlinsky 2013). No feeding tube was placed in this case study, but it is important to consider this addition, particularly in patients suffering from severe reflux oesophagitis.…”

“…Restoration of the normal anatomy alone appears to improve the tone within the lower oesophageal sphincter and reduces the degree of reflux postoperatively (Hunt and others 2002). Lorinson and Bright suggested that a modified fundoplication should be performed only if the clinical signs do not resolve with other more simple surgical procedures.…”

Hiatushernie bei einer Katze

“…Während die Erkrankung beim Menschen häufig diagnostiziert und beschrieben wird, sind in der Tiermedizin nur wenige Fälle bekannt, die vor allem den Hund betreffen. Es wird von einer Rasseprädisposition beim Shar Pei berichtet (1,18). Bei der Katze gilt die Hiatushernie als äußerst selten.…”