Clinical, surgical, and radiographic aspects in a white-eared opossum (Didelphis albiventris) with traumatic diaphragmatic hernia

This is the case of a specimen of Didelphis albiventris with signs of respiratory difficulty after a dog attack. Thoracic radiographic examination revealed pneumothorax, pulmonary contusion, and rib fracture, but no alteration compatible with diaphragmatic hernia was observed. Pneumothorax was reduc...

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Main Authors: Carolina Fucks de Souza, Ronaldo José Piccoli, Paula Eduarda Quintana, Lettycia Demczuk Thomas, Olicies da Cunha, Flávio Shigueru Jojima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA) 2021-10-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Brasilica
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufersa.edu.br/index.php/acta/article/view/10259