Diagnóstico de hérnia diafragmática em cadela: relato de caso

Abstract

The present work aims to report the diagnosis in a case of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in seven year old a bitch. The patient had access to the street with a history of being run over five days before being referred to the diagnostic imaging service. She had dyspnea and constipation and chest radiography and ultrasound were performed, where it was possible to observe loss of diaphragmatic circumference and herniated organs into the chest, confirming the diagnosis. Diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy was performed and the dog was discharged after one day of hospitalization. Knowing the animal's history, observing clinical signs and performing imaging tests such as radiography and chest ultrasound are essential for the definitive diagnosis of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia in dogs and cats.