Diaphragmatic hernia in cats: 44 cases

Diaphragmatic hernia is one of the most frequently observed injuries caused by trauma in cats. Study materials were a total of 44 cats (20 male, 24 female), at different ages (2-months-old to 2-3-years-old) from various breeds. Following direct radiography, positive-contrast radiography was also taken to confirm the diagnosis. General anesthesia was induced using 5% isoflurane inhalation. Following entubation, the anesthesia was continued using 1.5-2% isoflurane inhalation by a nonrebreathing system with a pediatric circle. When the repair was about to be completed, positive pressure was increased for treating atelectasis. The mortality rate in traumatic diaphragmatic hernia cases was found to be 6.8% at the end of the study. It was concluded in this study that the success of the surgery may be increased by effective anesthetic procedures.