Characteristics and Prevalence of Surgical Diseases in Avian Species within Aydın Province: A Study of Domestic and Wildlife Birds

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to present descriptive information on surgical cases observed in avian species. Materials and Methods: The study included a total of 125 domestic and wild avian species of various ages, genders, species, and breeds, which were presented to the clinics of the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aydın Adnan Menderes University. Species, breed, age, and gender information were recorded for each animal, and comprehensive clinical examinations, including inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, and radiography, were performed to assess their overall condition. Definitive, suspected, or symptomatic diagnoses were established, and diseases were categorized and presented under specific headings such as fracture, dislocation, infection, soft tissue injury, mass, wound, paralysis, and other diseases. The medical and/or surgical treatments were administered based on the specific disease classification. Results: The study material consisted of a total of 125 avian cases, which were categorized and evaluated as follows: 53 [n=53 (42.4%)] fractures, 2 [n=2 (1.6%)] luxations, 13 [n=13 (10.4%)] infections, 11 [n=11 (8.8%)] soft tissue injuries, 12 [n=12 (9.6%)] masses (cysts/tumors), 22 [n=22 (17.6%)] wounds, 6 [n=6 (4.8%)] paralysis cases, and 6 [n=6 (4.8%)] other diseases. Conclusion: This study provides insights into the prevalence and clinical presentations of surgical diseases in avian species. It also offers valuable information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.

Keywords

• Avian
• Surgery
• Avian Surgical Diseases
• Soft Tissue
• Psittaciformes

Thanks

The authors of this article would like to thank Ayşe Topal, Murat Sarıerler, Hakan Salcı, Rahime Yaygıngül, and Mehmet Cem Kolbaşı for their substantial contributions.

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