Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical removal of fish hook stuck in turtle's throat
By Hyland, R JĀ·Published in Australian veterinary journalĀ·2002Ā·Department of Veterinary Science, AustraliaĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Surgical removal of a fish hook from the oesophagus of a turtle.
Plain-English summary
A male Macquarie turtle was brought in after swallowing a fish hook, which was found lodged in his esophagus during X-rays. The veterinarian performed surgery through the turtle's neck to remove the hook. Fortunately, the turtle recovered well after the procedure and was successfully returned to the wild.
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Abstract
An adult male Macquarie turtle was presented for examination after swallowing a fish hook. Radiographs taken to determine the position of this foreign body within the gastrointestinal tract revealed the fish hook lodged in the turtle's oesophagus. Surgical removal of the fish hook involved an approach through the soft tissues of the lateral neck. The turtle recovered well and was returned to the wild.
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