IMAGING DIAGNOSIS–PULMONARY‐TRACHEOBRONCHIAL PROLAPSE IN A NEW CALEDONIAN GIANT GECKO (RHACODACTYLUS LEACHIANUS). Issue 6 (13th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hoey, Seamus; Keller, Dominique; Chamberlin, Tamara; Pinkerton, Marie; Waller, Kenneth; Drees, Randi
• Is Part Of: Veterinary radiology & ultrasound. Volume 54:Issue 6(2013)
• Page Start: 630
• Page End: 633
• Publication Date: 2013-05-13
• Subjects: Leach's gecko -- New Caledonian -- pulmonary prolapse -- Rhacodactylus leachianus -- tracheobronchial; Veterinary radiology -- Periodicals; Radiologie vétérinaire -- Périodiques; Échographie vétérinaire -- Périodiques; Radiography -- Periodicals; Ultrasonography -- Periodicals; Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; Societies, Medical -- Periodicals; 636.089607
• DOI: 10.1111/vru.12048
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-8183

Abstract

Abstract : A 3‐year‐old male New Caledonian giant gecko, or Leach's gecko ( Rhacodactylus leachianus ) presented with acute lethargy and coelomic distention. Findings from survey radiographs and an upper gastrointestinal tract contrast study were consistent with severe aerophagia, a collapsed left lung, and hyperinflation of the right lung due to suspected bronchial obstruction. The gecko was treated with conservative medical management, but was found dead 5 days after presentation. Necropsy findings showed intussusception of the proximal left lung into the left mainstem bronchus and trachea.