Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Blue-fronted Amazon parrot with cloacolith causing constipation
By Beaufrère, Hugues et al.·Published in Journal of avian medicine and surgery·2010·School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cloacolith in a blue-fronted amazon parrot (Amazona aestiva).
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old blue-fronted Amazon parrot was brought to the vet because it was making unusual vocalizations due to constipation. The vet discovered a 2-centimeter blockage in the bird's rectum caused by a cloacolith, which is a type of stone made of uric acid. They used a special tool to break up the stone and removed the pieces. After the procedure, the parrot was able to defecate normally and made a full recovery.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old blue-fronted Amazon parrot (Amazona aestiva) was admitted for vocalization secondary to constipation. Saline infusion cloacoscopy revealed the presence of a 2-cm-diameter cloacolith within the coprodeum that was obstructing the rectal opening. The cloacolith was fragmented with a pair of biopsy forceps and the pieces removed. The cloacolith was subsequently analyzed and was composed of 100% uric acid salts. The bird improved completely and was able to defecate normally after the procedure. Cloacoliths are relative uncommon cloacal conditions, and this case documents cloacoscopic findings, rectal obstruction, and confirmation of its uric acid composition by urolith analysis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20806660/