Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery of the avian respiratory system.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2000
- Authors:
- Pye, G W
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
Birds have a respiratory system that works quite differently from ours, which means that some surgical methods used for mammals can't be applied to them. This article talks about common surgeries for birds, including how to fix issues like chronic sinus infections and removing growths in their body cavity. It also explains specific techniques that are unique to treating birds, such as correcting a blocked airway or placing a tube in their air sacs. Overall, the information is aimed at helping veterinarians perform these specialized surgeries on avian patients.
Abstract
The avian respiratory system is different from that of mammals. Although some surgical techniques can be adapted from those used in mammals, many are unique to avian patients (e.g., choanal atresia correction and air sac cannulation). This article reviews the common surgeries of the upper and lower respiratory systems and describes surgical techniques for the treatment of chronic sinusitis and cranial coelomic mass removal.
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