Use of an Esophagostomy Tube for Management of Traumatic Subtotal Glossectomy in an African Pygmy Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris)

A 6-month-old intact male African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) was presented for evaluation of a traumatic subtotal glossectomy. Physical examination revealed pale mucous membranes, mild dehydration, and a macerated tongue missing approximately 1cm of the rostral tip. Severe anemia was iden...

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Published in:Journal of exotic pet medicine 2016-07, Vol.25 (3), p.231-236
Main Authors: Adamovicz, Laura, Bullen, Lindsey, Saker, Korinn, Grunkemeyer, Vanessa
Format: Article
Language:English
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African pygmy hedgehog
Atelerix albiventris
esophagostomy tube
glossectomy
nutrition
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Summary:A 6-month-old intact male African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) was presented for evaluation of a traumatic subtotal glossectomy. Physical examination revealed pale mucous membranes, mild dehydration, and a macerated tongue missing approximately 1cm of the rostral tip. Severe anemia was identified via packed cell volume. The traumatic subtotal glossectomy was debrided and closed through primary intention. An esophagostomy tube was placed for nutritional support and medication administration. This report describes placement, maintenance, and successful use of this esophagostomy tube to manage severe oral trauma in a novel exotic pet species.
ISSN:1557-5063
1931-6283
DOI:10.1053/j.jepm.2016.05.001