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Textile foreign body in a Green Iguana (Iguana iguana): Diagnostic imaging for localisation
M Lebens1, B Länger2, P Günther1
1Clinic for Pets, Reptiles and Birds, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany.
Introduction:
This case report includes different diagnostic imaging methods for localization of textile foreign bodies in reptiles and shows the limitations and advantages of these methods. A six-year-old, male, green iguana was presented to our clinic after ingesting a sock 5 days earlier. Ultrasound, contrast x-ray, computed tomography and endoscopy were used to locate the foreign body before surgery. Attempts to remove the sock endoscopically failed. The sock was surgically removed via celiotomy and enterotomy.

