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    Diagnosis and management of intestinal partial obstruction in a loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta)

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    Williams, S.
    Dennison, S.
    Dunnigan, B.
    Moore, B.
    Nicholson, J.
    Zagzebski, K.
    Ketten, Darlene
    Cramer, S.
    Arruda, J.
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Williams, S. and Dennison, S. and Dunnigan, B. and Moore, B. and Nicholson, J. and Zagzebski, K. and Ketten, D. et al. 2013. Diagnosis and management of intestinal partial obstruction in a loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 44 (2): pp. 457-461.
    Source Title
    Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
    ISSN
    1042-7260
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/38125
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    A loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) was suspected of ingesting rubber suction cups during rehabilitation following a cold-stun event. Survey radiographs were inconclusive. Computed tomography (CT) was performed to determine whether the objects had been ingested after traditional radiographs failed to resolve the material. The items were identified, and a partial obstruction was diagnosed. The case was managed with medical therapy using white petrolatum and light mineral oil administered to the turtle in fish for 3 wk. The CT exam was repeated 2 wk into the therapy. A persistent partial obstruction was identified; however, progression of the foreign objects through the intestinal tract was evident and continued medical mangement was deemed appropriate. The foreign bodies were passed with feces 26 days after ingestion. © 2013 American Association of Zoo Veterinarians.

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