Publications by authors named "Kim Oliver Heckers"
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- The study aimed to establish normal plasma bile acid (BA) levels in healthy green iguanas and compare them to levels in iguanas with chronic liver diseases and other chronic conditions.
- Results showed that healthy iguanas had higher BA concentrations after fasting for 24 hours (15.89 μmol/l) compared to 48 hours (9.56 μmol/l), and significant increases in BA were observed in those with liver diseases (84.85 μmol/l).
- The findings indicate that plasma bile acids are notably elevated in iguanas with chronic liver issues, highlighting the potential use of BA levels as a diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine.
The 16-year-old female leopard gecko () was presented with distended coelom and cachexia. Examination of the faecal sample ruled out the presence of protozoan parasites. A radiographic examination confirmed the presence of radiopaque foreign material in the intestine.
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