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- Title
Evidence of Pneumopericardium after Elective Ovariectomy in a Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia-Affected Dog: A Case Report.
- Authors
Campanile, Debora; Cafaro, Mariateresa; Paci, Serena; Panarese, Michele; Sparapano, Giammarino; Masi, Marina; De Simone, Antonio
- Abstract
Simple Summary: Congenital malformations in dogs are still poorly understood and, often, inadequately treated. This report describes the clinical signs, the diagnosis and the treatment of a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia, an abnormal communication between the abdominal and thoracic cavities, in a dog after its accidental diagnosis due to the development of an intraoperative complication that could have led to progressive cardiorespiratory changes and, potentially, to death. Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH) is an opening between the pericardial sac and the pleuroperitoneal membrane. Pneumopericardium is an infrequent complication of PPDH. This condition is a serious circumstance in which free gas accumulates in the pericardial sac. The present report describes the occurrence of pneumopericardium and pericardial effusion after elective ovariectomy in a dog affected by PPDH. The presence of an umbilical and diaphragmatic hernia was highlighted during ovariectomy, and a pneumopericardium was seen during an X-ray exam. At the time of admission to the hospital, the dog was asymptomatic. The diagnosis was performed by X-ray and ultrasonographic exams. Computed tomography examination confirmed the diagnosis and directed for a surgical approach of the congenital defect. Surgery resulted in resolution of PPDH and of pneumopericardium.
- Subjects
DOGS; OVARIECTOMY; DIAPHRAGMATIC hernia; UMBILICAL hernia; HUMAN abnormalities; SYMPTOMS; PERICARDIUM
- Publication
Animals (2076-2615), 2024, Vol 14, Issue 4, p633
- ISSN
2076-2615
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.3390/ani14040633