Büker, M; Foldenauer, Ulrike; Simova-Curd, Stefka; Martig, S; Hatt, Jean-Michel (2010). Gastrointestinal obstruction caused by a radiolucent foreign body in a green iguana (Iguana Iguana). Canadian Veterinary Journal, 51(5):511-514.
This report describes an intestinal obstruction in a green iguana (Iguana iguana). The patient was presented with vomiting and subtle signs of abdominal pain. Radiographs and ultrasound imaging did not reveal any abnormalities. A coeliotomy was performed and a 30-cm piece of absorbent cotton was removed surgically from the large intestine.
This report describes an intestinal obstruction in a green iguana (Iguana iguana). The patient was presented with vomiting and subtle signs of abdominal pain. Radiographs and ultrasound imaging did not reveal any abnormalities. A coeliotomy was performed and a 30-cm piece of absorbent cotton was removed surgically from the large intestine.
| Item Type: | Journal Article, refereed, original work |
|---|---|
| Communities & Collections: | 05 Vetsuisse Faculty > Veterinary Clinic > Department of Small Animals |
| Dewey Decimal Classification: | 570 Life sciences; biology
630 Agriculture |
| Language: | English |
| Date: | 2010 |
| Deposited On: | 11 May 2010 07:18 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Feb 2018 17:03 |
| Publisher: | Canadian Veterinary Medical Association |
| ISSN: | 0008-5286 |
| OA Status: | Green |
| Related URLs: | http://canadianveterinarians.net (Publisher) |
| PubMed ID: | 20676294 |
Büker, M