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Surgery of amphibians
1Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Summary
This article introduces common amphibian surgical techniques, making them accessible for veterinary clinicians. With appropriate resources and practice, these skills can be easily learned and integrated into practice.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Herpetology
- Amphibian Surgery
Background:
- Amphibian medicine is a growing field.
- Veterinary clinicians may lack experience with amphibian surgical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an introduction to common amphibian surgical techniques.
- To demonstrate the feasibility of incorporating amphibian surgeries into veterinary practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of common amphibian surgical procedures.
- Discussion of necessary tools and reference materials.
Main Results:
- Amphibian surgery is achievable for veterinary clinicians.
- Skills for amphibian surgery can be readily acquired.
Conclusions:
- Veterinary clinicians can successfully perform amphibian surgeries.
- Proper training and resources facilitate the adoption of amphibian surgical techniques.
