Diaphragmatic Hernia and Right-sided Heart Enlargement in a Florida Manatee ( Trichechus manatus latirostris).

The article discusses a postmortem evaluation of a Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris that shows cold stress lesions and past watercraft trauma. The trauma included broken ribs, an enlarged vena cava, a diaphragmatic hernia, and right-sided cardiomegaly. It is concluded that diaphragmatic hernia and heart disease should be taken into account in any animal presenting to a rehabilitation center with evidence of trauma.