Successful Management of Cloacal Prolapse in Indian Flapshell Turtle (Lissemyspunctata): A Case Report
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Authors
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ShivanshMehra
PhD Scholar, Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)
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Varun Kumar Sarkar
PhD Scholar, Division of Medicine, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)
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Hirdianshu Mishra
UG Student, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)
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Bhanu Pratap Singh
PhD Scholar, Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)
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Faslu Rahman A.T
PhD Scholar, Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)
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Manjusha K.M.
PhD Scholar, Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)
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Chaithra S.N.
PhD Scholar, Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)
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A.C. Saxena
Principal Scientist, Division of Surgery, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar.
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A.M. Pawde
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)
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Amarpal
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)
Keywords:
Cloacal prolapse, Indian flapshell turtle, Surgical ManagementAbstract
A one year-old male Indian flapshell turtle was presented with the history of protrusion of prolapsed, inflamed oedematous massfrom the cloacal vent, accompanied by anorexia and no defecation for the past 10 hours.The faecal examination was negative for protozoa and nematode infections. On clinical examination, the mass was confirmed as cloacal prolapse. The prolapsed mass was cleaned and lubricated with lignocaine jelly and soframycin ointment. The mass was repositioned with the help of ear buds and retained by applying purse-string suture using polyamide suture around the perianal vent. Post-operative supportive treatment was provided for 5 days, and the animal was recovered without any complications.
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