Publications by authors named "Ignacio Pena Pascucci"
Animals (Basel)
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Osteolytic lesions in loggerhead sea turtles during rehabilitation can be caused by several factors like gas embolism, hypothermia, and infections, leading to visible swelling and lameness in affected limbs.
- A particular study examined a sub-adult loggerhead turtle with severe bone lesions after multiple rehabilitation admissions due to bycatch incidents, focusing on the impact on its fore and hind flippers.
- The research identifies potential causes, including past decompression sickness and infections, and highlights the effectiveness of antibiotics in treating these conditions.
