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The diaphragm becomes indistinct ventrally.
The diaphragm becomes indistinct ventrally.
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|l1=Hernia, Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic
|q2=What is the most likely diagnosis?
|q2=What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia.
Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia.
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|l2=Hernia, Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic
|q3=How could you confirm this diagnosis?
|q3=How could you confirm this diagnosis?
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An upper gastrointestinal contrast radiographic study could also be used. In this case contrast approached the diaphragm but did not enter the pericardial sac; however, intestinal proximity to the diaphragm confirms the diagnosis, as normally the liver is interposed between these structures.
An upper gastrointestinal contrast radiographic study could also be used. In this case contrast approached the diaphragm but did not enter the pericardial sac; however, intestinal proximity to the diaphragm confirms the diagnosis, as normally the liver is interposed between these structures.
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|l3=Hernia, Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic#Diagnosis
|q4=Describe the pathophysiology of this condition.
|q4=Describe the pathophysiology of this condition.
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Symptomatic patients generally have signs referable to the cardiopulmonary or gastrointestinal systems.
Symptomatic patients generally have signs referable to the cardiopulmonary or gastrointestinal systems.
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|l4=Hernia, Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic
|q5=Describe the surgical treatment of this condition.
|q5=Describe the surgical treatment of this condition.
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This is especially important when the hernial sac is large and pneumopericardium could impair pulmonary expansion.
This is especially important when the hernial sac is large and pneumopericardium could impair pulmonary expansion.
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|l5=Hernia, Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic#Treatment
|q6=What is the long-term prognosis following surgery for this patient?
|q6=What is the long-term prognosis following surgery for this patient?
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Prognosis following herniorrhaphy is excellent.
Prognosis following herniorrhaphy is excellent.
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|l6=Hernia, Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic#Prognosis
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