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Dystocia in a Sand Boa

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Sand Boa Dystocia Case Report.docx (1.3 MB)
Sand Boa Dystocia_Harkins.pptx (12.31 MB)
Sand Boa Dystocia Summary Page.docx (14.07 KB)
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https://hdl.handle.net/1813/66240
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CVM Senior Seminars
Author
Harkins, Carrie
Abstract

A ten year old female Kenyan sand boa presented for evaluation of a possible dystocia. The snake was expected to give birth approximately 3 months prior to presentation. During that time, the patient was noted to have non-productive contractions and developed a malodorous discharge. The referring veterinarian took radiographs confirming the presence of multiple fetuses. A dose of oxytocin was administered and resulted in non-productive contractions. On presentation following referral, the patient was bright and active with caudal coelomic distention. Reproductive ultrasound confirmed the presence of fetal skeletons, as well as a heterogenous soft tissue structure cranial to the fetuses. No fetal heartbeats were appreciated. A diagnosis of dystocia with non-viable fetuses was made. An exploratory celiotomy was performed and a left oviduct rupture was discovered. Necrotic debris and adhesions were removed and a bilateral ovariosalpingectomy was performed. Unfortunately, the patient underwent cardiac arrest during recovery and was declared dead.

Date Issued
2016-03-02
Keywords
dystocia, viviparous, reptile, sand boa, ovariosalpingectomy, reproduction, fetus, exotic
Type
case study

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