Partial Amputation of a Nonreducing Prolapsed Phallus in an Ostrich (Struthio camelus)

Author(s)

Lima, Heloisa C. ; Alves, Arthur C. T. ; Mendes, Madalena R. C. ; Moresco, Anneke ; Rahal, Sheila C.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF AVIAN MEDICINE AND SURGERY; v. 37, n. 2, p. 5-pg., 2023-06-01.

Abstract

A 19-year-old male ostrich (Struthio camelus) was referred to a veterinary teaching hospital (Sao Paulo State University, Botucatu, Brazil) due to a 6-month history of recurrent prolapse of the phallus. On physical examination, 2 ulcerative wounds were present on the phallus, as well as caseous plaques and myiasis. Conservative treatment resulted in improvement but prolapse of the phallus remained. Thus, a decision was made to perform a partial phallectomy. The surgery was successful and no postoperative complications occurred. When the ostrich was reexamined 6 months postsurgery, the ostrich was alert, in good health, and the surgical site completely healed. The owner verbally reported no recurrence of the phallus prolapse 1 year after surgery. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 21/00473-2 - Retrospective comparative study of fractures and/or luxations in raptors attended at two reference centers, located in Brazil and United States
• Grantee: Heloísa Coppini de Lima
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master