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- Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH) is a rare condition where there is an abnormal opening between the pericardial sac and the pleuroperitoneal membrane, potentially leading to pneumopericardium, which is gas in the pericardial sac.
- A case study detailed a dog that developed pneumopericardium and pericardial effusion following an elective ovariectomy, with both issues discovered through X-ray and ultrasound imaging.
- Surgery was performed to address the congenital defect, successfully resolving the PPDH and the pneumopericardium.
Article Abstract
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.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10886003 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani14040633 | DOI Listing |
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