Sentences with phrase «organ in the chest cavity»

Mice with mutations in what is called the nude gene don't fully develop the thymus, a small organ in the chest cavity that plays a key role in the maturation of infection - fighting T cells.

Rib Cage Fractures: The rib cage is a collection of curved bones that protect vital organs in the chest cavity.

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The hallmark of CDH is a rupture of the diaphragm that allows organs found in the lower abdomen, such as the liver, spleen, and intestines, to push their way into the chest cavity.

Occasionally, a portion of the muscle organ of stomach and the LES will actually protrude through the hiatus (the opening in the diaphragm where the esophagus passes through the chest cavity).

The liver is a large organ located in the front of a dog's abdomen, just behind the chest cavity.

Lymphoma can also occur in any organ in your pet's body that contains lymphocytes, including the digestive tract, chest cavity, eyes, central nervous system, nasal cavity, bladder, heart, and even the skin.

Upon his initial examination our veterinarians detected the young dog had a diaphragmatic hernia, a condition that results in labored breathing and extreme fatigue due to his abdominal organs being pushed into his chest cavity through a tear in his diaphragm.

In congenital forms, surgical intervention as early as possible is important to prevent organ entrapment or scarring between the intestines and the chest cavity.

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer affecting the linings of certain internal body organs of a patient, such as the lungs, heart and chest cavity, and has been linked to asbestos exposure earlier in the life of the patient.