OVERVIEW
Results from a defect in the musculature of the pelvic diaphragm
Allows herniation of retroperitoneal fat or pelvic viscera through the pelvic diaphragm
Organ systems potentially involved—GI, musculoskeletal, urologic, reproductive
SIGNALMENT
Much more common in dogs than cats
Almost exclusively (95%) male dogs
Usually older than 5 years of age
Boston terriers, collies, boxers, Pekingese, and mongrels overrepresented
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