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Reproductive Medicine in Lizards.

Abstract
Common reproductive problems in captive male lizards are hemipenile plugs in hemipenial sac, unilateral prolapse of hemipenis, or bilateral prolapse of hemipene. Although the orchiectomy is performed as a treatment for testicular disease, the effectiveness in reducing aggressive behavior is unclear. Female captive lizards suffer from cloacal prolapse, preovulatory follicular stasis, or dystocia. The veterinarian must differentiate between the disorders because the treatment differs. Mating, physical, or visual contact with the male stimulates ovulation and prevents preovulatory follicular stasis. Surgical intervention is usually required for dystocia. This article discusses selected procedures and use of ultrasonography and diagnostic endoscopy.
AuthorsZdenek Knotek, Eva Cermakova, Matteo Oliveri
JournalThe veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice (Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract) Vol. 20 Issue 2 Pg. 411-438 (May 2017) ISSN: 1558-4232 [Electronic] United States
PMID28169180 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
CopyrightCopyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Topics
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Lizards (anatomy & histology, physiology)
  • Male
  • Oviposition
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Veterinary Medicine

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