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Case Synopsis for Vanna

aka MCK990515-02

Species: Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii)
Age Class: Adult
Gender: Female
Date Stranded: May 15, 1999
Location of Stranding: Naples, Florida
Date of Arrival: May 15, 1999
Number of Days of Care: 8
Final Disposition: Died 23 May 1999

Comments/Disposition:

This turtle was found unable to dive. It was determined that the lungs were leaking air into the chest cavity. The damage to the lungs could not be healed medically and she died on 23 May 1999. Necropsy revealed a large tear in the lungs.


Vanna on Arrival


MRI Exam


CT Scan


Chest tube


Chest tube placement

 




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