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Reptiles and Amphibians Q&A 02 (view source)
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Prolapse of a hemipenis.
Prolapse of a hemipenis.
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|q2=What might be some of the potential aetiologies for this disorder?
|q2=What might be some of the potential aetiologies for this disorder?
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One or both hemipenes may prolapse as a result of irritation or inflammation of the organ(s) or their sheath tissues, incarceration of the phallus by a foreign body such as a hair, the loss of neural control of the retractor penis muscle(s), or trauma to one or both retractor penis muscles.
One or both hemipenes may prolapse as a result of irritation or inflammation of the organ(s) or their sheath tissues, incarceration of the phallus by a foreign body such as a hair, the loss of neural control of the retractor penis muscle(s), or trauma to one or both retractor penis muscles.
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|l2=Hemipenis Prolapse
|q3=How should this condition be managed?
|q3=How should this condition be managed?
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If the prolapsed organ exhibits evidence of paralysis, infection, maceration or severe trauma, or if it cannot be replaced, amputation is necessary. If only one hemipenis is lost, the animal can still serve as a breeder.
If the prolapsed organ exhibits evidence of paralysis, infection, maceration or severe trauma, or if it cannot be replaced, amputation is necessary. If only one hemipenis is lost, the animal can still serve as a breeder.
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