Situs inversus totalis in a dog with a chronic diaphragmatic hernia

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2009 Sep-Oct;45(5):245-8. doi: 10.5326/0450245.

Abstract

Situs inversus totalis is a rare, congenital condition that is characterized by the development of the thoracic and abdominal viscera in a mirror image to their normal orientation. This case report describes the condition in a 4-year-old, spayed female Doberman pinscher that was evaluated for dyspnea following sedation. Radiography confirmed a diaphragmatic hernia. Situs inversus was discovered during surgical correction. The diaphragmatic rent was repaired, and the dog was clinically normal at recheck 13 months after surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chronic Disease
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dog Diseases / surgery
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / veterinary
  • Situs Inversus / diagnosis
  • Situs Inversus / veterinary*