Case Report

The diagnosis of scapulohumeral luxation and avulsion fracture with 3-dimensional computed tomography in a yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis)

Volume: 3 Number: 1 September 3, 2021
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The diagnosis of scapulohumeral luxation and avulsion fracture with 3-dimensional computed tomography in a yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis)

Abstract

An adult yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) of unknown sex was evaluated with history of motor vehicle trauma and unable to fly. The patient, that on first examination showed no clinical sign, was diagnosed on second day with scapulohumeral luxation and avulsion fracture via 3-dimensional computed tomography. Computed tomography is a noninvasive, well-recognized diagnostic procedure in avian medicine. This is the first case report to describe use of computed tomography to diagnosis scapulohumeral luxation and avulsion fracture in a yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Veterinary Surgery

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

September 3, 2021

Submission Date

November 26, 2020

Acceptance Date

June 28, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 3 Number: 1

APA
Gerbaga Özsemir, K., & Pervaz Altunyuva, D. (2021). The diagnosis of scapulohumeral luxation and avulsion fracture with 3-dimensional computed tomography in a yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis). Turkish Veterinary Journal, 3(1), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.51755/turkvetj.832034