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*More commonly seen possibly due to longer survival
 
*More commonly seen possibly due to longer survival
 
*Sometimes associated with cardiac abnormalities, malformations of sternum, costochondral junctions or umbilical hernia
 
*Sometimes associated with cardiac abnormalities, malformations of sternum, costochondral junctions or umbilical hernia
*Sometimes present with respiratory difficulty, failure to thrive, [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomiting]][[Category:Peritoneal_Cavity_-_Developmental_Pathology]]
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*Sometimes present with respiratory difficulty, failure to thrive, [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomiting]]
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Represents an embryological malformation of the ventral midline with communication to varying degress of the pericardial sac and the [[Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|peritoneal cavity]].  Often associated with other malformations for example sternal deformities and [[Heart and Great Vessels Development - Pathology#Ventricular_Septal_Defect|ventricular septal defects]].
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Usually results in gastrointestinal or respiratory signs.
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Visible radiologically as a round cardiac silhouette which merges with the diaphragm.  The trachea will be displaced dorsally.  Intestines may be visible on radiographs.  Repaired surgically.
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[[Category:Peritoneal_Cavity_-_Developmental_Pathology]]
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