Journal article

Surgical treatment of sand-obstipation in a bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps)


Authors list: Sahner, A.; Geyer, B.; Selzer, D.

Publication year: 2007

Pages: 698-700

Journal: Praktische Tierarzt

Volume number: 88

Issue number: 9

ISSN: 0032-681X

Publisher: Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft


Abstract: 
Sand obstipation as cause of an ileus in a bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is diagnosed by x-ray radiography and the consecutive surgical technique and postoperative treatment are described. Additionally, the importance of keeping conditions and their influence on the animal health status especially in reptiles are emphasised.



Citation Styles

Harvard Citation style: Sahner, A., Geyer, B. and Selzer, D. (2007) Surgical treatment of sand-obstipation in a bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps), Praktische Tierarzt, 88(9), pp. 698-700

APA Citation style: Sahner, A., Geyer, B., & Selzer, D. (2007). Surgical treatment of sand-obstipation in a bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Praktische Tierarzt. 88(9), 698-700.



Keywords

bearded dragon; ileus; Pogona vitticeps; sand obstipation

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