
15/04/2025
Diaphragmatic hernia can be a life threatening disease. Abdominal organs are abnormaly located in the chest through a tear in the diaphragm preventing the lungs to expand which results in difficult breathing. Olivia was successfully treated at Veterinærspesialister i Oslo - VSO, and went on to have a wonderful recovery. She is back to her normal activity without any problems to breathe.
Photo 1. Pre-operatory thoracic x-rays showing intestines in the thoracic cavity.
Photo 2. Olivia recovering calmly from general anesthesia after a successful diaphragmatic hernia repair.
Photo 3. X-rays taken one month after surgery showing repaired diaphragm and no abdominal organs in the thoracic cavity.