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− | [[Image:Snake_op.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Peer Zwart and Fredric Frye. All rights reserved.]] | + | [[Image:Snake_op.jpg|300px|thumb|right|(Copyright © RVC)]] |
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| Reptilian surgery has much in common with mammalian surgery with some special considerations. | | Reptilian surgery has much in common with mammalian surgery with some special considerations. |
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| * For information on lizard and snake anaesthesia, see [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia]]. | | * For information on lizard and snake anaesthesia, see [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia]]. |
| * For information on lizard and snake dystocia surgery, see [[Lizard and Snake Dystocia|Lizard and Snake Dystocia]]. | | * For information on lizard and snake dystocia surgery, see [[Lizard and Snake Dystocia|Lizard and Snake Dystocia]]. |
| * For information on how to inject a lizard, see [[Lizard Injection|Lizard Injection]]. | | * For information on how to inject a lizard, see [[Lizard Injection|Lizard Injection]]. |
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| ==Preparation== | | ==Preparation== |
− | [[Image:Snake_clear_drapes.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Peer Zwart and Fredric Frye. All rights reserved.]] | + | [[Image:Snake_clear_drapes.jpg|200px|thumb|right|(Copyright © RVC)]] |
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| * Assess hydration, metabolic and nutritional status and correct as necessary. Ideally take a blood sample. Use aseptic technique. | | * Assess hydration, metabolic and nutritional status and correct as necessary. Ideally take a blood sample. Use aseptic technique. |
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| ==Surgical instruments== | | ==Surgical instruments== |
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| Instruments are similar to those used in mammalian surgery: | | Instruments are similar to those used in mammalian surgery: |
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| ==Coeliotomy approach== | | ==Coeliotomy approach== |
− | [[Image:Ventral_abdo_vein.bmp|300px|thumb|right|'''The ventral abdominal vein''' (Copyright © RVC and its licensors, Sean Bobbit, Sue Evans, Andrew Devare and Claire Moore. All rights reserved)]] | + | [[Image:Ventral_abdo_vein.bmp|300px|thumb|right|'''The ventral abdominal vein in a lizard''' (Copyright © RVC)]] |
| Common indications for coeliotomies include [[Lizard and Snake Dystocia|dystocia]] and related problems, abscesses and exploratory surgery especially for taking biopsies. Consider magnification for small snakes and lizards. | | Common indications for coeliotomies include [[Lizard and Snake Dystocia|dystocia]] and related problems, abscesses and exploratory surgery especially for taking biopsies. Consider magnification for small snakes and lizards. |
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| ===Lizards=== | | ===Lizards=== |
| * Paralumbar and midline approaches are recommended. | | * Paralumbar and midline approaches are recommended. |
− | * Serious haemorrhage can occur if the ventral abdominal vein (which is very large and located on the ventral midline a few millimetres deep to the linea alba) is cut. A paramedian incision is recommended to avoid this. If a ventral midline approach is used great caution is advised! | + | * Serious haemorrhage can occur if the [[Ventral abdominal vein|ventral abdominal vein]] (which is very large and located on the ventral midline a few millimetres deep to the linea alba) is cut. A paramedian incision is recommended to avoid this. If a ventral midline approach is used great caution is advised! |
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| ===Snakes=== | | ===Snakes=== |
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| ==Wound healing== | | ==Wound healing== |
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| * Surgical incisions in reptiles undergo the same phases of healing as mammalian wounds but strengthen much more slowly. Factors affecting wound healing include would include ambient temperature (i.e. [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|POTZ]]), hygiene, orientation (longitudinal wounds heal more quickly). Leave sutures in for at least three to six weeks. | | * Surgical incisions in reptiles undergo the same phases of healing as mammalian wounds but strengthen much more slowly. Factors affecting wound healing include would include ambient temperature (i.e. [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|POTZ]]), hygiene, orientation (longitudinal wounds heal more quickly). Leave sutures in for at least three to six weeks. |
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| * Once awake and responsive place in a warm, dark, quiet environment. | | * Once awake and responsive place in a warm, dark, quiet environment. |
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− | [[Category:Lizard_and_Snake_Surgery]] | + | ==Literature Search== |
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| + | Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation). |
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| + | [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=(title:(snake)+OR+ab:(snake)+OR+od:(snake)+OR+title:(lizard)+OR+ab:(lizard)+OR+od:(lizard)+OR+title:(reptile)+OR+ab:(reptile)+OR+od:(reptiles))+AND+(title:(surgery)+OR+title:(surgery)) Reptile Surgery publications] |
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| + | [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093118382.pdf '''Soft tissue surgery in reptiles: principles and approaches.''' Bennett, R. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 1758-1761 - '''Full Text Article'''] |
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| + | [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093118381.pdf '''That's hard: principles of orthopedic surgery in reptiles.''' Bennett, R. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 1755-1757 - '''Full Text Article'''] |
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| + | [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093118383.pdf '''That's soft: soft tissue surgery in reptiles.''' Bennett, R. A.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, 17-21 January, 2009, 2009, pp 1762-1765 - '''Full Text Article'''] |
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| + | [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2007/20073120017.pdf ''' Snake anatomy and physiology with reference to surgery and anesthesia.''' Holz, P.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 21, Orlando, Florida, USA, 2007, 2007, pp 1542-1543 - '''Full Text Article'''] |
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| + | [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2006/20063121823.pdf '''Reptile coeliotomy: a vital technique to master.''' Hernandez-Divers, S. J.; The North American Veterinary Conference, Gainesville, USA, Small animal and exotics. Proceedings of the North American Veterinary Conference, Volume 20, Orlando, Florida, USA, 7-11 January, 2006, 2006, pp 1614-1618, 3 ref. - '''Full Text Article'''] |
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