Bochdalek Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in an Adult Sheep

  • R. D. Williams
  • , M. G. Katz
  • , A. S. Fargnoli
  • , A. P. Kendle
  • , K. L. Mihalko
  • , C. R. Bridges

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Abstract

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare condition. The aetiology of CDH is often unclear. In our case, a hollow mass was noted on MRI. Cardiac ejection fraction was diminished (47.0%) compared to 60.5% (average of 10 other normal animals, P < 0.05). The final diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Bochdalek type) was made when the sheep underwent surgery. The hernia was right-sided and contained the abomasum. Lung biopsy demonstrated incomplete development with a low number of bronchopulmonary segments and vessels. The likely cause of this hernia was genetic malformation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)246-248
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Veterinary Medicine Series C: Anatomia Histologia Embryologia
Volume45
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2016
Externally publishedYes

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