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.
Guzman
David Sanchez-Migallon
DS
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-8410, USA.
Mitchell
Mark
M
Hedlund
Cheryl S
CS
Walden
Michael
M
Tully
Thomas N
TN
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