Estudo Retrospectivo da Incidência de Hérnia Diafrgmática em Cães e Gatos Atendidos no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia no Período de 2021 a 2024

Abstract

Diaphragmatic hernia is a condition, usually caused by trauma, in which there is a rupture of the diaphragmatic muscle and consequently, displacement of abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity. Congenital diaphragmatic defect is another cause that can be cited, however, less frequently. Diagnosis is made through the animal's history, clinical signs, and complementary exams, with radiography being the main one. Treatment consists of surgical approaches aimed at repositioning the herniated organs, as well as suturing the diaphragm. Prognosis is, in most cases, favorable, and patient monitoring is essential. This study aimed to evaluate the casuistry of diaphragmatic hernia in dogs and cats treated at the veterinary hospital of the Federal University of Uberlândia - MG, from January 2021 to May 2024. Comparison with literature allowed us to infer the animals most affected by this condition. Through the analysis of clinical records, some data were collected, such as: survival rate, interval between diagnosis and intervention and classification regarding the origin of the hernia. In addition, factors such as age, race, sex and species were evaluated. Based on these, statistical tests were performed, which did not show any correlation between the variables analyzed. Studies associating more variables with diaphragmatic hernia factors will be necessary in the future.