A loggerhead, Caretta caretta, and a Kemp's ridley, Lepidochelys kempii, sea turtle were presented to the North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine for evaluation of distal flipper injuries. The goal for both animals at presentation was to preserve limb function and avoid complete amputation. A severe full-thickness flipper laceration was successfully reapposed in the first case, and a rotational flap was used to cover exposed tissue in the second case. Limb function was improved and complete amputations were avoided in both turtles.
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1 December 2009
Surgical Repair of Severe Flipper Lacerations in a Loggerhead, Caretta caretta, and a Kemp's Ridley, Lepidochelys kempii, Sea Turtle
Melanie L. Church,
Michael S. Grafinger,
Craig A. Harms,
Gregory A. Lewbart,
Larry S. Christian,
Jean F. Beasley
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Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Vol. 40 • No. 4
December 2009
Vol. 40 • No. 4
December 2009
Caretta caretta
Kemp's ridley
Lepidochelys kempii
loggerhead
sea turtle