A MODIFIED TECHNIQUE FOR SURGICAL REPAIR OF ESOPHAGEAL HIATAL HERNIATION IN THE DOG

The surgical repair of oesophageal hiatal herniation in five dogs is d escribed. The initial presenting signs included regurgitation, vomitin g, hypersalivation, anorexia, coughing, dyspnoea and exercise intolera nce. Diagnosis was based upon the clinical signs, plain radiography an d contrast fluoroscopic examination. The hernias were corrected by a h iatal plication technique which moved the diaphragmatic oesophagus to a new anatomical position, a 360-degrees oesophagopexy and a proximal fundic gastropexy. Surgical results were considered excellent in all c ases.