Rupture of the diaphragm in the horse.
Abstract: Four cases of fatal diaphragmatic rupture in the horse are described. In 2 cases there was no history of injury but the other 2 animals had sustained recent thoracic trauma. Three of the horses had signs of colic and bowel obstruction complicated, in 2 cases, by respiratory embarrassment; the fourth died rapidly, presumably of shock. Previously published cases are reviewed and the causes, clinical effects, diagnosis and treatment of the disorder are discussed.
Publication Date: 1977-01-01 PubMed ID: 837901DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1977.tb03971.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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Summary
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This research article studies four instances of fatal diaphragmatic rupture in horses. The symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this disorder are detailed.
Overview of Cases
- The article described four cases where horses suffered from fatal diaphragmatic rupture.
- In two cases, there was no prior record of injury. However, the remaining two horses had recently endured thoracic trauma.
Symptoms
- Three out of the four horses displayed symptoms of colic and bowel obstruction.
- These symptoms were complicated by respiratory distress in two of the horses.
- The fourth horse died quickly, presumably due to shock.
Previous Reports
- Earlier reported instances of diaphragmatic ruptures in horses were also reviewed in this research.
Causes, Clinical Effects, Diagnosis and Treatment
- Besides showcasing these cases, the article discussed potential causes, the clinical manifestations, the diagnosis process and the possible treatments for this disorder.
- Additional research is needed to further understand these aspects, as most of the current insight is based on limited studies and occurrences.
Cite This Article
APA
Pearson H, Pinsent PJ, Polley LR, Waterman A.
(1977).
Rupture of the diaphragm in the horse.
Equine Vet J, 9(1), 32-36.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.1977.tb03971.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Colic / veterinary
- Diaphragm
- Female
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses
- Intestinal Obstruction / veterinary
- Male
- Respiratory Insufficiency / veterinary
- Rupture
- Rupture, Spontaneous
- Thoracic Injuries / veterinary
Citations
This article has been cited 3 times.- Romero AE, Rodgerson DH. Diaphragmatic herniation in the horse: 31 cases from 2001-2006. Can Vet J 2010 Nov;51(11):1247-50.
- Bellavance A, Bonneville-Hébert A, Desrochers A, Fecteau G. Surgical correction of a diaphragmatic hernia in a newborn calf. Can Vet J 2010 Jul;51(7):767-9.
- Clarke LM, Arighi M, Jamison JM, Pascoe PJ, Johnson W. Clinical diagnosis and surgical repair of a diaphragmatic hernia in a mare. Can Vet J 1987 May;28(5):242-4.
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