Animals
Vet Repairs Turtle's Carapace After A Serious Accident With A Lawnmower
After having fractured her carapace with a lawnmower, Julieta, a 52 year old turtle, is operated.
Thanks to some flanges, and after waiting several days for the fabric was optimal to be able to close it, the doctors Antonio Rodriguez Gonzalez and Javier Beltrán have managed to lift the two accessible fragments of the carapace.
This procedure permitted the lungs that where pressurized be the accident, to expand, something that improved Julieta's life quality.
Two days later, Julieta was feeling much better and even started to eat on her own.
Doctor Javier Beltran closed the carapace using a biocompatible material, that can be in contact with other organs, and a metal mesh. In addition to a special resin that makes it be waterproof.
Thanks to some flanges, and after waiting several days for the fabric was optimal to be able to close it, the doctors Antonio Rodriguez Gonzalez and Javier Beltrán have managed to lift the two accessible fragments of the carapace.
This procedure permitted the lungs that where pressurized be the accident, to expand, something that improved Julieta's life quality.
Two days later, Julieta was feeling much better and even started to eat on her own.
Doctor Javier Beltran closed the carapace using a biocompatible material, that can be in contact with other organs, and a metal mesh. In addition to a special resin that makes it be waterproof.
