Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture in a cat with partial kidney displacement into the thorax.
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A two-year-old, male, neutered, domestic shorthair cat was presented after suspected trauma. Diaphragmatic rupture with concomitant displacement of the right kidney into the thorax was diagnosed using ultrasound and intravenous urography. Avulsion of the renal pedicle and diaphragmatic rupture were confirmed and treated surgically with excellent outcome.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of small animal practice
دوره 48 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007