Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia in Cats
 
Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia is a congenital defect that affects the communication between the peritoneum (membrane that forms the lining of abdominal cavity) and pericardium (double-wall sac containing the heart). Like other hernias, the protrusion of the septum affects the surrounding area -- in this case, the abdomen.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
Symptoms will largely depend on the amount on the amount and nature of abdominal contents herniated. Some common ones include: