title: Reptile Soft Tissue Surgery.
abstract: The surgical approach to reptiles can be challenging. Reptiles have unique physiologic, anatomic, and pathologic differences. This may result in frustrating surgical experiences. However, recent investigations provided novel, less invasive, surgical techniques. The purpose of this review was to describe the technical aspects behind soft tissue surgical techniques that have been used in reptiles, so as to provide a general guideline for veterinarians working with reptiles.
authors.affiliation: Clinica per Animali Esotici, Centro Veterinario Specialistico, Via Sandro Giovannini 53, Roma 00137, Italy. Electronic address: nicoladiggi@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Di Girolamo
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
authors.forename: Christoph
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mans
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000662:veterinary; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery; D005121:Extremities / Q000601:surgery; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery; D012104:Reptiles / Q000601:surgery*; D058994:Salpingectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D013537:Sutures / Q000662:veterinary; D013623:Tail / Q000601:surgery; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000601:surgery; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary
keywords: Chelonians; Coeliotomy; Lizards; Prefemoral fossa; Snakes