title: Imaging diagnosis-pulmonary-tracheobronchial prolapse in a new Caledonian giant gecko (Rhacodactylus leachianus).
abstract: A 3-year-old male New Caledonian giant gecko, or Leach's gecko (Rhacodactylus leachianus) presented with acute lethargy and coelomic distention. Findings from survey radiographs and an upper gastrointestinal tract contrast study were consistent with severe aerophagia, a collapsed left lung, and hyperinflation of the right lung due to suspected bronchial obstruction. The gecko was treated with conservative medical management, but was found dead 5 days after presentation. Necropsy findings showed intussusception of the proximal left lung into the left mainstem bronchus and trachea.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI.
authors.forename: Seamus
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hoey
authors.forename: Dominique
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Keller
authors.forename: Tamara
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Chamberlin
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pinkerton
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Waller
authors.forename: Randi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Drees
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D008116:Lizards; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011391:Prolapse; D011859:Radiography; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Leach's gecko; New Caledonian; Rhacodactylus leachianus; pulmonary prolapse; tracheobronchial