Table 1 Cause of diaphragmatic hernia in cats and dogs that underwent diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy
Cause | Cats n = 17 | Dogs n = 79 | All animals (n = 96) |
|---|---|---|---|
Motor vehicle accident | 5 (29.4%) | 39 (49.4%) | 44 (45.8%) |
Unknown/suspected trauma | 9 (52.9%) | 33 (41.8%) | 42 (43.8%) |
Other trauma | 3 (17.6%) | 7 (8.9%) | 10 (10.4%) |