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* '''Use of pancreatic enzymes''' - if the contents are inspissated, pancreatic enzymes may be injected into the caudal egg. Great care must be taken not to inject the proteolytic enzymes into the coelomic cavity. If the egg softens over the following 48 hours it may then be aspirated by ovocentesis.
* '''Use of pancreatic enzymes''' - if the contents are inspissated, pancreatic enzymes may be injected into the caudal egg. Great care must be taken not to inject the proteolytic enzymes into the coelomic cavity. If the egg softens over the following 48 hours it may then be aspirated by ovocentesis.
* If oviposition/parturition does not occur within 2 or more weeks or the reptile becomes dehydrated and lethargic, consider an ovariosalpingectomy.
* If oviposition/parturition does not occur within 2 or more weeks or the reptile becomes dehydrated and lethargic, consider an ovariosalpingectomy.
* '''Surgery''' - is indicated for relief of dystocia if the above fail, if there is an obstruction or if there is prolapsed devitalised oviduct tissue. Surgery may involve single or multiple salpingotomy, unilateral or bilateral salpingectomy or unilateral or bilateral ovariosalpingectomy.
* '''Surgery''' - is indicated for relief of dystocia if the above fail, if there is an obstruction or if there is prolapsed devitalised oviduct tissue. Surgery may involve single or multiple salpingotomy, unilateral or bilateral salpingectomy or unilateral or bilateral ovariosalpingectomy.
*'''Salpingotomy procedure for snakes''':
**Left ventrolateral skin incision between the first and second scale row overlying the retained egg or foetus
**Left ventrolateral skin incision between the first and second scale row overlying the retained egg or foetus
**Incise oviduct and remove eggs; one or several incisions may be necessary
**Incise oviduct and remove eggs; one or several incisions may be necessary
**Close oviduct with 5/0 vicryl
**Close oviduct with 5/0 vicryl
**Routine skin closure
**Routine skin closure
*'''Salpingotomy procedure for lizards''':
** The initial incision for a coeliotomy is usually paramedian. Ventral midlines incisions are possible but the ventral abdominal vein may be accidently incised.
** Removal of ovaries with follicles intact.
===Prevention===
===Prevention===