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Nevarez, J. G., Rademacher, N., & Shaw, N. (2008). Carapace sequestrum in an african spurred tortoise, geochelone sulcata. Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, 2, 45–52.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Nevarez2008 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Geochelone sulcata, Schildkröten - turtles + tortoises, Testudinidae, Untersuchungsmethoden - examination method, Veterinärmedizin - veterinary medicine Creators: Nevarez, Rademacher, Shaw Collection: Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery |
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Testudinidae A 12-year-old, 15.4-kg, captive-born, male African spurred tortoise, Geochelone sulcata, was presented for separation of the carapacial scutes. A CT scan was performed to determine the extent of damage to the carapace and to assess the integrity of the tissue beneath it. The scan revealed necrotic bone tissue consistent with sequestrum formation, as well as areas of possible communication with the coelomic cavity. Based on the scan results, it was decided to carry out conservative therapy followed by surgery to remove the sequestrum. The sequestrum was successfully removed surgically, and the defect was repaired with the application of dental acrylic and epoxy. This report illustrates the usefulness of CT scanning in the diagnosis of carapacial sequestra in chelonians.
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