Successful Repair of a Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Foal

Abstract

SUMMARY The diagnosis and successful surgical treatment of a diaphragmatic hernia in a 12 weeks old standardbred foal are described. The clinical syndrome in horses generally is contrasted with that seen in the foal described in this paper. Some of the factors contributing to the clinical signs are discussed. RÉSUMÉ On décrit le diagnostic et le traitement d'une hernie diaphragmatique chez un foal de race de selle. Le syndrome clinique tel qu'il est décrit chez le cheval contraste avec celui rapporté ici. Quelques uns des facteurs provoquant les signes cliniques sont analysés. ZUSAMMENFASSUNG Die Diagnose und die erfolgreiche chirurgische Behandlung einer Zwerchfellshernie bei einem 12‐wöchigen Fohlen werden beschrieben. Das klinische Bild beim Pferd im allgemeinen wird den Erscheinungen bei dem Fohlen gegenübergestellt, das hier beschrieben wird. Einige der Faktoren, die klinischen Zeichen beeinflussen, werden diskutiert.

Diaphragmatic diverticulum (hernia) in a horse

“…The few cases that have been successfully treated surgically have involved non-strangulating lesions (Scott and Fishback 1976;Spiers and Reynolds 1976; Levine and Myhre 1983;Hill, Knottenbelt and van Laeren 1987). Several types of diaphragmatic defect have been described (Wyn-Jones and Baker 1979; Orsini.…”

An unusual cause of colic in a neonatal foal

“…Both congenital and acquired hernias have been reported in horses (Speirs and Reynolds 1976; Collobert et al . 1988; Proudman and Edwards 1992; Roelvink et al .…”

“…This foal had been born normally but appeared weaker than normal from birth and started to demonstrate colic signs soon after the birth. The severity of the signs is considered to be related to the amount of viscera herniated and also to the size of the rent (Speirs and Reynolds 1976; Edwards 1993). It seems likely that the viscera in the foal described in this report had already herniated through the diaphragmatic rent in utero or very soon after birth.…”

“…Clinical signs typical of diaphragmatic hernias include colic, respiratory distress and exercise intolerance (Speirs and Reynolds 1976; Collobert et al . 1988; Proudman and Edwards 1992; Edwards 1993; Santschi et al .…”

Músculo Diafragma Homólogo Conservado Em Solução Supersaturada De Açúcar Para Reparação De Grande Defeito No Diafragma De Cão

“…A correção cirúrgica de hérnia diafragmática, na maioria das vezes, ocorre por aproximação das bordas das feridas mediante suturas (SPEIRS & REYNOLDS, 1976). Quando a lesão no músculo diafragma for extensa em decorrência de processos infecciosos, traumatismo ou neoplasia (SPEIRS & REYNOLDS, 1976), ela não pode ser ocluída por primeira intenção, pois tende a ocasionar aumento da tensão na linha de sutura (JOHNSON, 1998), necessitando de procedimentos cirúrgicos mais apropriados (EURIDES et al, 1994).…”