Dystocias

DeNardo, Dale F.

doi:10.1016/b0-72-169327-x/50057-2

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“…Non‐obstructive dystocia should be initially treated by correcting and treating possible underlying infectious or metabolic disorders, by providing a suitable nesting site and substrate and by ensuring appropriate environmental temperatures and humidity (McArthur 2004). Oxytocin is reported as a successful medical treatment option to induce oviposition in chelonia (Johnson 2004, DeNardo 2006). In case 3 of this report, oxytocin was administered for this indication.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The prefemoral approach into the coelomic cavity was chosen in cases 1 and 2 because of the previously described safety and efficacy of this procedure for ovariectomy and unilateral salpingectomy in red‐eared slider turtles (Innis and others 2007). It has been previously suggested that salpingectomy of a diseased oviduct, and egg removal via the prefemoral approach, can potentially be more difficult compared to a central plastron osteotomy (DeNardo 2006). In cases 1 and 2, the bilateral prefemoral approach to the coelom was sufficient for complete removal of both ovaries and oviducts without any associated short‐, or long‐term complications.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This approach also facilitated visualisation of adhesions between the caudal-most egg and the vaginal wall, as well as diagnosis of severe bacterial salpingitis. Salpingotomy and ovariosalpingectomy were reported for treatment of obstructive and non-obstructive dystocia in captive and wild chelonia with varied success (Hernandez-Divers 2004, DeNardo 2006, Innis and others 2007, Sykes 2010. Salpingotomy may be necessary for those chelonians in which breeding viability must be maintained (Innis and Boyer 2002).…”

Section: Case 3 (Salpingitis)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Diagnosis and management of oviductal disease in three red‐eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans)

Mans

Sladky

2012

J 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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Diagnosis and management of oviductal disease in three red‐eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans)

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Sladky

2012

J of Small Animal Practice

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“…The dystocia etiology is multifactorial and may involve poor husbandry, improper nesting site and temperature, malnutrition, and dehydration (DeNardo, 2006). The dystocia etiology is multifactorial and may involve poor husbandry, improper nesting site and temperature, malnutrition, and dehydration (DeNardo, 2006).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Since the action of oxytocin is potentiated by higher temperature, animals should be kept at or near their optimal temperature (DeNardo, 2006). Treatment to remove the retained eggs should be provided within 48 h after diagnosis.…”

Section: Dystociamentioning

confidence: 99%