Title:
Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia with one-time pericardial effusion in a Beagle
Author(s):
S. VAN DER MEEREN, V. BAVEGEMS, A. WILLEMS, ELKE VAN DER VEKENS, H. DE ROOSTER
Abstract:
A male, four-year-old, castrated Beagle was presented with ascites, tachypnee, partial anorexiaand lethargy. Through radiography, echocardiography and computed tomography, the diagnosis ofpericardial effusion and a peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia was made, where probably onlyomentum was herniated into the pericardium. Abdominocentesis and pericardiocentesis were performed.The peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia was treated conservatively because, after one pericardiocentesis,no new pericardial effusion developed and the patient did well. At a control visit sixmonths later, the patient was active, playful and without recurrence of pericardial effusion.