Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to fix split breastbone in two African grey parrots
By Bennett, R A & Gilson, S D·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1999·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical management of bifid sternum in two African grey parrots.
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- bird
Plain-English summary
Two African grey parrots were treated for a condition called bifid sternum, which is a cleft in the breastbone. Although they didn't show any breathing problems before surgery, both birds had skin ulcers where the defect was located. The veterinarians performed a surgery that involved moving the pectoral muscles to cover the heart, which helped protect it from injury. This surgical approach aimed to improve their overall health and minimize risks.
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Abstract
Transposition of the pectoral muscles for treatment of caudal bifid (cleft) sternum in 2 unrelated African Grey Parrots is described. The birds did not have clinical signs of ventilatory compromise prior to surgery; however, both had cutaneous ulcers over the defects. The pectoral muscles provided a thick pad over the heart, minimizing the risk of trauma to the heart.
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