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==Introduction==

==Description==

Richter's hernia is a rare form of [[Hernia|hernia]] in which only the antimesenteric wall of a portion of small intestine is herniated through an aperture in the peritoneal cavity.  As with other intestinal hernias, the herniated portion may become incarcerated or strangulated, possibly resulting in [[Intestinal Obstruction|intestinal obstruction]], translocation of luminal bacteria or their products and even perforation and [[Peritonitis|peritonitis]].

Richter's hernia is a rare form of [[Hernia|hernia]] in which only the antimesenteric wall of a portion of small intestine is herniated through an aperture in the peritoneal cavity.  As with other intestinal hernias, the herniated portion may become incarcerated or strangulated, possibly resulting in intestinal obstruction, translocation of luminal bacteria or their products and even [[Peritonitis|perforation]].

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

Animals with strangulated hernias or intestinal obstruction may show '''vomiting'''.  The condition may be diagnosed by '''ultrasonography''', depending on the exact location of the hernial ring.

Animals with strangulated hernias or intestinal obstruction may show '''[[Vomiting|vomiting]]'''.  The condition may be diagnosed by '''ultrasonography''', depending on the exact location of the hernial ring.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Surgical intervention is required to free the intestine from the hernia and to close the causative defect in the peritoneal cavity.

Surgical intervention is required to free the intestine from the hernia and to close the causative defect in the peritoneal cavity.

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Peritoneal Cavity Diseases - Dog]]

[[Category:Expert_Review]]

[[Category:Peritoneal_Cavity_-_Developmental_Pathology]]

[[Category:Peritoneal Cavity Diseases - Horse]]