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Diaphragmatic herniation causing respiratory signs in a heifer
M J Newton-Clarke1, W C Rebhun
1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853.
The Cornell Veterinarian
|July 1, 1993
Summary
A diaphragmatic hernia was diagnosed in a pre-partum dairy heifer with respiratory issues. Surgical intervention via Caesarean section confirmed the diagnosis and removed the fetus.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Large Animal Surgery
- Ruminant Health
Background:
- Diaphragmatic hernias are uncommon in cattle.
- Respiratory distress can be a sign of diaphragmatic hernia in dairy heifers.
- Pre-partum complications can exacerbate underlying conditions.