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Published on: May 12, 2019
Endoscopy and endosurgery of the chelonian reproductive tract
1Animal Health Department, New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA. cinnis@neaq.org
Abstract:
The development of endosurgical techniques for chelonians has reduced the need for more invasive approaches such as plastron osteotomy. Surgical access and manipulation of much of the coelomic viscera of chelonians can be accomplished using endoscopy. Endoscopic methods may be used to perform many chelonian reproductive surgical procedures, including oophorectomy, salpingotomy, salpingectomy, gender identification, and removal of ectopic eggs.
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