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Mans, & Sladky, K. K. (2012). Diagnosis and management of oviductal disease in three red-eared slider turtles (trachemys scripta elegans). Journal of Small Animal Practice, (early view).
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| Resource type: Journal Article DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2011.01172.x BibTeX citation key: Mans2012 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Fortpflanzung = reproduction, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Trachemys, Trachemys scripta, Veterinärmedizin = veterinary medicine Creators: Mans, Sladky Collection: Journal of Small Animal Practice |
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Three mature, female, red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) were individually, and separately, diagnosed with different forms of oviductal disease. Case 1 presented with acute cloacal bleeding and was diagnosed with acute oviductal rupture and ectopic eggs in the coelom. Case 2 presented for repeated scratching in the direction of the cloaca and was diagnosed with chronic oviductal impaction and coelomitis. Both cases were treated successfully by endoscopy-assisted complete ovariosalpingectomy via a bilateral prefemoral approach. Case 3 presented with a reduced appetite and signs of nesting behaviour and was diagnosed with obstructive dystocia associated with bacterial salpingitis. Successful treatment consisted of transcloacal egg removal and systemic antibiotics. Complete recovery was achieved in all three turtles, which remained disease-free 23 to 33 months later. Oviductal disease can present with a variety of clinical signs, and an accurate diagnosis can be made based on a thorough history, physical examination and appropriate diagnostic techniques.
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