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RADIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIATION IN BUDGERIGARS (MELOPSITTACUS UNDULATUS)
Üzeyir Yiğit Uysal1, Ebuderda Günay2, Serhat Özsoy2
1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Graduate Education Instutiıon, TR-34320 Avcilar, Istanbul, TURKEY.
Topics in Companion Animal Medicine
|August 4, 2026
Summary
Radiography effectively identified abdominal wall herniation in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus), revealing common locations and associated findings like hyperostosis. Contrast-enhanced imaging improved gastrointestinal visualization for better surgical planning.
Area of Science:
- Avian imaging
- Comparative veterinary radiology
- Small exotic mammal medicine
Background:
- Abdominal wall herniation is a recognized condition in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus).
- Accurate radiographic assessment is crucial for diagnosis and surgical planning in affected birds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate radiographic features of abdominal wall herniation in budgerigars.
- To assess the utility of plain and contrast-enhanced radiography in diagnosing herniation.
- To document associated radiographic findings.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective descriptive study of 72 budgerigars with abdominal distension or herniation.
- Plain and contrast-enhanced radiography (oral iohexol) were performed.
- Radiographic findings were analyzed for herniation location, contents, and associated abnormalities.
Main Results:
- Polyostotic hyperostosis was present in 68.1% of birds; mineralized egg remnants in 13.9%.
- Herniation was ventral/ventrocaudal in 55.6% of cases.
- Contrast radiography enhanced gastrointestinal tract visualization, aiding differentiation of structures.
Conclusions:
- Plain and contrast-enhanced radiography are valuable tools for diagnosing abdominal wall herniation in budgerigars.
- Imaging findings can guide preoperative planning and identify concurrent conditions.
- Ultrasonography may offer supplementary diagnostic value in select cases.
