Abstract
SummaryThree horses were diagnosed with a dorsally located diaphragmatic hernia/tear associated with either a penetrating injury in the first case or with signs of small intestine strangulation in the remaining two cases. After diagnosis during exploratory thoracoscopy (Case 1) or emergency laparotomy (Cases 2 and 3), closure of the dorsal defect in the diaphragm was performed through a thoracoscopic approach in all cases. Defects were closed with barbed suture with either a direct suturing technique or an automated suturing device. All horses recovered uneventfully and were alive at follow‐up (2 to 3 years after surgery). No significant complications or recurrence were reported.
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