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Surgical management of collapsed pelvis in a jaguar
1Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Canada.
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A novel surgical technique enlarged a jaguar
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Comparative Pathology
- Animal Orthopedics
Background:
- Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism can cause pelvic canal narrowing in immature animals.
- Severe constipation in jaguars can result from pelvic canal stenosis.
Observation:
- An immature jaguar presented with severe constipation due to a narrow pelvic canal.
- The pelvic narrowing was linked to nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Findings:
- A surgical procedure involved symphysiotomy and widening the pelvic canal with a high-density polyethylene implant.
- The implant was secured with orthopedic wires, providing stable fixation and permanent pelvic enlargement.
Implications:
- This technique offers a viable solution for pelvic canal stenosis in jaguars.
- The procedure's simplicity suggests potential application for pelvic collapse in diverse species.
Abstract:
An immature jaguar was surgically treated for severe constipation caused by a narrow pelvic canal. This narrowing was attributed to nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism. The ventral floor of the pelvis was widened by placing a piece of high density polyethylene between the 2 sides of the pubis after symphysiotomy and stabilizing the implant with orthopedic wires. This procedure provided stable fixation and permanent enlargement of the pelvic canal. The technique was easy to perform and could be used to treat pelvic collapse in other species.