Anestesia para hérnia diafragmática em cão: relato de caso

Abstract

Diaphragmatic hernias arise from defects that occur in the diaphragmatic musculature and can have congenital or traumatic origins. Despite being a serious condition, it has a prognosis with survival rates between 80 and 90%. However, the success in treating this pathology depends on a well-coordinated team that provides stabilization and ensures the correct surgical referral for the patient. Additionally, the anesthetist plays a crucial role in the patient's good prognosis, as the management of anesthesia for this patient is delicate and the ventilation applied during the trans-anesthetic period can contribute to the development of serious post-surgical complications, such as ischemia-reperfusion injury and pulmonary edema due to re-expansion.

Taking all these points into consideration, this study conducted a brief literature review on traumatic diaphragmatic hernias and aimed to report a case of diaphragmatic hernia in a dog treated at the Veterinary Hospital of UFMG, detailing the anesthetic management of this patient in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.