Carbonara Update
Just over a week ago you may remember Carbonara have life saving surgery.
A specialist scan of her chest revealed that Carbonara had a diaphragmatic hernia.
The diaphragm is a muscular partition which separates the abdomen from the chest. If a hole or tear in the diaphragm is present then the abdominal contents such as the stomach, liver and intestines can enter the chest cavity.
Because of the specialist surgery required Carbonara was referred to Leeds Veterinary Centre as an emergency.
Carbonara’s surgery was performed by wonderful and skilled vet James at Leeds Veterinary Centre.
The diaphragm was successfully repaired and had to be extended to allow room for all the abdominal organs including stomach, duodenum (first part), jejunum, ileum, liver, gallbladder, the tail of the pancreas, spleen, and the transverse colon, to return back to the abdomen.
Moving the abdominal organs has risks as the organs could have formed adhesions to the lungs, potentially cause inability of the lungs to inflate.
Careful monitoring of the heart and lungs were carried out and excess air had to be removed but the surgery went well.
Carbonara was a very brave girl and is almost fully recovered from her surgery. She has had 2 essential post operative checks and is now being mobbed by her kittens once more.
Carbonara will soon be looking for her forever family.