[Surgical therapy of laying distress in reptiles].
Based on 29 operations on reptiles with egg-binding (dystocia) successful methods for surgical therapy in turtles, tortoises, snakes and lizards are described. Indications, anesthesia, surgical techniques and postoperative treatment are explained. A totally new method for dystocia surgery in some turtles and tortoises is described. The knee fold was used for extraction of the eggs.
Schildger
B J
BJ
Institut für Geflügelkrankheiten des Fachbereiches Veterinärmedizin, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.
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D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D007076:Iguanas / Q000601:surgery; D008116:Lizards / Q000601:surgery; D010058:Oviposition; D012104:Reptiles / Q000601:surgery*; D012911:Snakes / Q000601:surgery; D014426:Turtles / Q000601:surgery
Chirurgische Therapie der Legenot bei Reptilien.