2012
DOI: 10.1638/2011-0282r1.1
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HYSTEROSCOPY AND EPISIOTOMY IN A RESCUED, COLD-STRESSED FLORIDA MANATEE (TRICHECHUS MANATUS LATIROSTRIS) FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF A RETAINED FETAL SKELETON

Abstract: A rescued female manatee was observed expelling a fetal bone from the vulva. The manatee was anesthetized and diagnosed with uterine retention of a fetal skeleton by ultrasound and hysteroscopy. Episiotomy was performed to gain manual access to the vagina and uterus for removal of the skeleton. Second intention healing of the episiotomy site produced excellent results. Rescued female manatees should receive a thorough reproductive tract evaluation since presence of retained fetal tissues might not be evident i… Show more

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