Abstract
A male mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) presented for examination for acute respiratory distress and lethargy. The duck had experienced recurrent episodes of respiratory distress since being attacked by a raccoon the previous year, resulting in neck lacerations. Diagnostic tests, including a complete blood count, plasma biochemical analysis, radiography, and tracheoscopy, revealed a collapsed trachea. Surgical correction of the collapsed tracheal segment resulted in resection of 9% of the total tracheal length and subsequent anastomosis. Tracheoscopy performed 2 and 3 months after surgery revealed a healthy mucosa, minimal reduction of the tracheal lumen in the area of anastomosis, and minimal suture granuloma formation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 150-157 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of avian medicine and surgery |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anas platyrhynchos
- Avian
- Mallard duck
- Tracheal collapse
- Tracheal resection
- Tracheal stenosis
- Tracheoscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Small Animals