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Lizard and Snake Dystocia (view source)
Revision as of 11:00, 20 August 2010
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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===
===Surgery===
[[Lizard and Snake Surgery|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.
For information on lizard and snake anaesthesia, see [[Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia|Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia]].
'''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
# 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.
# 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.
# Removal of ovaries with follicles intact.