Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in the dog and cat

Nikiphorou, X.; Chioti, R.; Patsikas, M. N.; Papazoglou, Lyssimachos

doi:10.12681/jhvms.15638

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“…13 Congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernias are probably the most common reported congenital abnormality of the pericardium in cats and dogs. 12 Maine coon cats, Himalayan cats and Weimaraner dogs showed an abnormal high prevalence for this abnormality, indicating the possibility of a heritable predisposition for this condition in these breeds. 3 Congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernias in cats and dogs are often reported in conjunction with a variety of co-existing congenital defects, that is, skeletal and cardiac abnormalities.…”

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“…Congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernias are probably the most common reported congenital abnormality of the pericardium in cats and dogs 12 . Maine coon cats, Himalayan cats and Weimaraner dogs showed an abnormal high prevalence for this abnormality, indicating the possibility of a heritable predisposition for this condition in these breeds 3 .…”

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“…11 The majority of the reported peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernias in cats and dogs are due to developmental failure of the septum transversum. 12 Early injury due to trauma or defective development of the lateral pleuroperitoneal folds will also lead to the formation of a peritoneopericardial communicating tract in animals. 13 Congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernias are probably the most common reported congenital abnormality of the pericardium in cats and dogs.…”

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“…In ruminants and horses, the sternopericardial ligament is the sole attachment to the caudal part of the pericardial sac and ensures that traumatic causes of diaphragmatic rupture and herniation are unlikely 11 . The majority of the reported peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernias in cats and dogs are due to developmental failure of the septum transversum 12 . Early injury due to trauma or defective development of the lateral pleuroperitoneal folds will also lead to the formation of a peritoneopericardial communicating tract in animals 13 …”

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Fatal congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) calf

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Henning

O'Dell

2021

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Congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia was diagnosed in a 2‐week‐old sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) calf with subsequent fatal acute heart failure. Histopathological examination of the lung, liver and heart revealed lesions supportive of acute heart failure that consisted of pulmonary oedema, periacinar hepatocellular necrosis and myocardial degeneration and necrosis. The external pressure on the coronary arteries by the liver and abomasum most likely resulted in ischaemic injury of the cardiomyocytes and the resultant acute heart failure.

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confidence: 99%

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Fatal congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) calf

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Henning

O'Dell

2021

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“…This malformation allows the passage of abdominal contents through the diaphragmatic hernia into the pericardial sac. 1 , 3 , 5 , 6 , 9 – 13 The most common herniated organs in cats with PPDH are the liver, gallbladder and small intestine. 5 …”

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Surgical treatment of a circumferential oesophagogastric mass associated with a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a Maine Coon cat

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Findji

McLauchlan

et al. 2022

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports

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Case summary A 7-month-old intact female Maine Coon presented with a 2-week history of vomiting. A peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH) and a mass arising from the cardia, protruding into the gastric lumen, were diagnosed using a combination of ultrasound and CT. An exploratory gastrotomy revealed a circumferential, irregular, ulcerated mass involving the submucosal layer of the cardia. This mass was excised by partial-thickness resection of the gastro-oesophageal wall. The PPDH was corrected and a gastrostomy feeding tube was placed under the same anaesthetic. Histopathologically, the most characteristic feature of this mass was a submucosal fibroplasia associated with marked ulceration and granulation tissue. No infectious or neoplastic cells were identified. The affected region of the gastric wall appeared narrowly excised. Resolution of clinical signs was achieved until the cat was lost to follow-up 12 months postoperatively. Relevance and novel information This is the first report of the surgical management of an oesophagogastric mass in a cat with a concurrent PPDH and no other underlying disease. A benign fibrous mass should be considered as a differential diagnosis of an oesophagogastric mass in feline patients with PPDH. While medical and surgical options are debated for the management of PPDH, symptomatic patients with a concurrent oesophagogastric mass are legitimate candidates for surgical herniorrhaphy to prevent further complications. Based on this case, prognosis can be considered good if surgical resection is complete.

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Pneumopericardium with concomitant pericardial effusion following peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia repair in a dog

Lohinger

Gumpenberger

Kolm

et al. 2022

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Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH) is a congenital defect allowing communication between the peritoneal cavity and the pericardial sac, through which abdominal organs may herniate into the pericardial space. The condition can be asymptomatic or symptomatic, and if symptomatic, accompanied mostly with non‐specific gastrointestinal or respiratory clinical signs. A 2‐year‐old, male, neutered mixed breed dog was referred due to fever, lethargy and decreased food intake over the last 2 weeks. Abdominal ultrasound was performed and a transposition of abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity was suspected. Further diagnostic imaging confirmed PPDH with herniation of the gall bladder and spleen into the pericardial sac. The dog underwent surgery for hernia repair. Severe pneumopericardium subsequently complicated by pericardial effusion developed postoperatively. Both complications resolved without intervention. The dog never showed signs of haemodynamic instability or cardiac tamponade.

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Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in the dog and cat

Cited by 6 publications

References 10 publications

Fatal congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) calf

Fatal congenital peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a sable antelope (Hippotragus niger) calf

Surgical treatment of a circumferential oesophagogastric mass associated with a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a Maine Coon cat

Pneumopericardium with concomitant pericardial effusion following peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia repair in a dog

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