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This report describes an intestinal obstruction in a greeniguana (Iguanaiguana). The patient was presented with vomiting and subtle signs of abdominal pain. Radiographs and ultrasound imaging did not reveal any abnormalities. A coeliotomy was performed and a 30-cm piece of absorbent cotton was removed surgically from the large intestine.
Lateral abdominal radiograph of a green iguana (Iguana iguana) with foamy gastrointestinal content and gas accumulation (g) ventrocranial to the kidneys. The foamy intestinal content was believed to be normal ingesta, but it most likely represents the surgically removed foreign body.
Horizontal abdominal radiograph of a green iguana (Iguana iguana) with gas accumulation (g) ventrocranial to the kidneys. The gas cavity appeared more dorsal than in the lateral abdominal radiograph
Intraoperative view of the removal of a 30-cm long intestinal foreign body (gauze bandage) in a green iguana (Iguana iguana).
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