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  • 1Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes, Muséum national d'Histoire Naturelle, 57 Rue Cuvier, Paris 75005, France.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Exotic Animal Practice
|November 28, 2015
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Amphibian surgery is increasingly common in research and practice. These animals heal well and tolerate surgery better than expected, with anesthesia being the main challenge.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Amphibian Research
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Growing interest in captive amphibians has led to more surgical interventions.
  • Previous research has primarily focused on amphibian surgical techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the feasibility and benefits of surgical procedures in amphibians.
  • To encourage clinicians to consider surgical options for amphibians.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on amphibian and reptile surgeries.
  • Adaptation of surgical techniques from reptiles to amphibians.
  • Consideration of equipment scaling for small patients.

Main Results:

  • Amphibian patients demonstrate good healing capabilities.
Keywords:
AmphibiansAnalgesiaAnesthesiaCeliotomyCystotomyGastrotomySkin surgerySurgery

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    • Amphibian surgery presents no insurmountable obstacles for clinicians.
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    • Surgical intervention is a viable option for captive amphibians.