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Case Synopsis for Anita
aka ST10156
Species: Green (Chelonia mydas)
Age Class: Subadult
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: Sep. 23 2010
Location of Stranding: Brevard County, Micco, FL
Date of Arrival: Oct. 08 2010
Number of Days of Care: 102
Final Disposition: Released on Jan. 17, 2011
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10/8
Anita arrived
today at Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital as a transfer from
Gumbo Limbo in Boca Raton. At Gumbo Limbo,
Anita had exploratory surgery for a suspected obstruction, which turned
out to
be a cigarette butt and a couple of feet of monofilament line. Upon
arrival,
Anita was weighed and we administered fluids. Anita is doing well in her
new tank
and has a slight floatation issue that remains under close observation.
X-rays
will be taken in a couple of days and surgery is scheduled for later
this month
to remove some fibropapilloma tumors. 10/29 Today, Anita
had laser surgery to remove several
papilloma tumors. The turtle recovered quickly and has begun to eat. The
healing process from surgery will take a few months. 11/28
Anita has continued to recover from the
surgery a few weeks ago and is eating well and getting stronger every day. 12/10
Today Anita had two small skin tags that could have possibly been small
tumor regrowth frozen off by Dr. Stamper. Anita ate within the hour! 1/7 Anita had a checkup today and bloodwork was submitted and the results were good. We have applied to FWC for Anita's release! 1/17 Anita was released today!
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