Reproductive surgery in reptiles.
Reptiles are commonly presented to veterinarians for reproductive problems. Often, these problems require surgical intervention. This article discusses some of the major causes of dystocia in reptiles and describes the surgical treatment of the female reproductive tract, including ovariectomy, ovariosalpingohysterectomy, and prolapse of the shell gland. Descriptions of surgical intervention in male reptiles include orchidectomy and paraphimosis.
Wildlife and Zoological Medicine Service, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA. lockb@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu
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