Successful Treatment of a Gastric Trichobezoar in a Peruvian Guinea Pig ( Cavia aperea porcellus)

A 3.5-year-old female Peruvian guinea pig was examined because of a history of anorexia, abdominal pain, and a palpable abdominal mass. Physical examination revealed a round, well-defined mass in the cranial abdomen. When palpated, the abdomen was slightly painful. Ultrasonography revealed a round h...

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Published in:	Journal of exotic pet medicine Vol. 17; no. 2; pp. 148 - 151
Main Authors:	Theus, Melanie, Bitterli, Fabienne, Foldenauer, Ulrike
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Inc 01-04-2008
Subjects:	Cavia apera porcellus foreign body gastrotomy rodents ultrasonography gastrotomy Cavia apera porcellus ultrasonography rodents foreign body
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