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Greetings! I'm new to the forum and have a time-critical situation, so forgive me for not doing a thorough search. This will also be posted in the medical section.
My 21 yr. old Vosmarai Eclectus is suffering post-surgical complications. Several weeks ago a large non-malignant fatty tumor was removed from just below the crop. Recovery was slow, but in the past week his appetite and energy level rebounded. At the 3-week mark we noticed a frothing moistness from the crop region, and immediately returned to the vet. The initial diagnosis was a nicked crop, possibly a by-product of closeness to the tumor-site and use of a laser. During the second surgery, however, the tissue appeared to be "crop burn" damaged. We're very experienced owners and never feed hi-temp foods. Significant crop material was removed, the hole stitched, and leak-tested. The next day (today) he is enduring fluid seepage externally from his crop! Our avian vet will come in to check/advise, but we're all disappointed. We knew post-op was going to be challenging with potential for infection/feeding issues, but this was not expected.
Our Eclectus are fed an abundant diet of vegetables/fruits, and the clinic is exceptionally staffed with two experienced avian vets and state-of-the-art diagnostic/surgical equipment.
Thanks for reading.... anybody experience anything like this??
EDIT: Our vet performed emergency surgery to close region of the crop that began to ooze and placed a surgical abosorbent material. Also installed a feeding apparatus to bypass the crop. There is not much crop material remaining, so we're hoping the healing process can begin. He'll spend the night with a wonderfully dedicated RVT for care. Sasquatch's pain is under control, and he is clearly a trooper. None of us are going to give up.
My 21 yr. old Vosmarai Eclectus is suffering post-surgical complications. Several weeks ago a large non-malignant fatty tumor was removed from just below the crop. Recovery was slow, but in the past week his appetite and energy level rebounded. At the 3-week mark we noticed a frothing moistness from the crop region, and immediately returned to the vet. The initial diagnosis was a nicked crop, possibly a by-product of closeness to the tumor-site and use of a laser. During the second surgery, however, the tissue appeared to be "crop burn" damaged. We're very experienced owners and never feed hi-temp foods. Significant crop material was removed, the hole stitched, and leak-tested. The next day (today) he is enduring fluid seepage externally from his crop! Our avian vet will come in to check/advise, but we're all disappointed. We knew post-op was going to be challenging with potential for infection/feeding issues, but this was not expected.
Our Eclectus are fed an abundant diet of vegetables/fruits, and the clinic is exceptionally staffed with two experienced avian vets and state-of-the-art diagnostic/surgical equipment.
Thanks for reading.... anybody experience anything like this??
EDIT: Our vet performed emergency surgery to close region of the crop that began to ooze and placed a surgical abosorbent material. Also installed a feeding apparatus to bypass the crop. There is not much crop material remaining, so we're hoping the healing process can begin. He'll spend the night with a wonderfully dedicated RVT for care. Sasquatch's pain is under control, and he is clearly a trooper. None of us are going to give up.
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