Tracheal resection and anastomosis in a mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) with traumatic segmental tracheal collapse.
A male mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) presented for examination for acute respiratory distress and lethargy. The duck had experienced recurrent episodes of respiratory distress since being attacked by a raccoon the previous year, resulting in neck lacerations. Diagnostic tests, including a complete blood count, plasma biochemical analysis, radiography, and tracheoscopy, revealed a collapsed trachea. Surgical correction of the collapsed tracheal segment resulted in resection of 9% of the total tracheal length and subsequent anastomosis. Tracheoscopy performed 2 and 3 months after surgery revealed a healthy mucosa, minimal reduction of the tracheal lumen in the area of anastomosis, and minimal suture granuloma formation.
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-8410, USA.
David Sanchez-Migallon
DS
Guzman
Mark
M
Mitchell
Cheryl S
CS
Hedlund
Michael
M
Walden
Thomas N
TN
Tully
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004372:Ducks / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome