Celiotomy by plastrotomy in a yellow-footed tortoise (Geochelone denticulata)

Abstract

One herein reports a successful case of celiotomy by plastrotomy for removal of foreign bodies in yellow-footed tortoise (Geochelone denticulata). The animal was treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Piaui, with appetite loss, regurgitation, constipation, lethargy, reluctance to walk and slightly reddish ocular mucous membranes. Radiographic examination was performed, confirming the presence of foreign bodies in the stomach. The tortoise underwent celiotomy by plastrotomy for the removal of the foreign bodies. The opening of the plastron was performed through the abdominal shields, with the aid of a circular mini grinding saw. One performed an incision in the midline between the two abdominal veins to access the abdominal cavity. A gastrotomy for removal of the foreign bodies (nails, toothpicks, stones, pieces of plastic, glass and crockery pieces) was performed after the location of the stomach. The surgery was successful and confirmed with radiographic evaluation in the immediate postoperative period. The celiotomy by plastrotomy for removal of foreign bodies in that animal proved to be a viable, very important and safe technique to the survival of chelonians.

Urinary Bladder Stone Removal Surgery in Sulcata tortoise (Geochelon sulcata) with Lateral Plastron Osteotomy Technique

“…The shell was thoroughly washed with an alcohol swab to remove any grease before using epoxy resin to seal the region where antibiotic powder and powder gips were added. In this regard, it was highly important to prevent infection and accelerate the healing process (Rodrigues et al, 2015). During 12-18 weeks, the recovery of plastron was observed.…”

Pengangkatan Benda Asing dengan Metode Coelio-Plastronotomi pada Kura-Kura Pardalis (Stigmochelys pardalis)

“…Dosis isoflurane yang dapat diberikan adalah 2-3% untuk tetap mempertahankan kura-kura dalam kondisi teranestesi (Klaphake et al, 2018;Schumacher dan Yelen, 2006). Isoflurane sangat direkomendasikan pada kura-kura dan aman untuk tindakan operasi walaupun diperlukan anestesi injeksi seperti ketamine yang dikombinasikan dengan transquilizer untuk induksi (Rodrigues et al, 2015;Schumacher dan Yelen, 2006).…”

“…Irigasi bertujuan menghilangkan panas yang dapat menyebabkan nekrosis jaringan plastron dan meminimalkan debu pada saat proses pemotongan plastron (Mader et al, 2006). Pemotongan oblique pada plastron harus dilakukan untuk membantu fragmen yang diangkat dapat ditempelkan kembali (Rodrigues et al, 2015).…”

“…Proses perekatan dan bahan perekat yang digunakan untuk menempelkan kembali plastron sangat menentukan keberhasilan operasi. Perekat yang dapat digunakan untuk menahan fragmen plastron seperti resin autopolimer, polimetilmetakrilat, epoksi, kasa fiber, plat besi dan sekrup ortopedik (Girolamo dan Mans, 2016;Rodrigues et al, 2015;Alworth et al, 2011;Mader et al, 2006). Penggunaan perekat tersebut bertujuan untuk melindungi dan mengimobilisasi fragmen plastron sehingga dapat membantu keberhasilan pemulihan pasca operasi (Rodrigues et al, 2015).…”

“…Perekat yang dapat digunakan untuk menahan fragmen plastron seperti resin autopolimer, polimetilmetakrilat, epoksi, kasa fiber, plat besi dan sekrup ortopedik (Girolamo dan Mans, 2016;Rodrigues et al, 2015;Alworth et al, 2011;Mader et al, 2006). Penggunaan perekat tersebut bertujuan untuk melindungi dan mengimobilisasi fragmen plastron sehingga dapat membantu keberhasilan pemulihan pasca operasi (Rodrigues et al, 2015). Komplikasi yang sering terjadi pasca coelio-plastronotomi adalah kesembuhan plastron yang buruk, dehisensi dan coelomitis (Girolamo dan Mans, 2016).…”