SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF OESOPHAGEAL FOREIGN BODY SYNDROME IN AN INDIAN RING-NECK PARAKEET

摘要

An Indian ring-neck parakeet (Psittacula krameri manillensis) of 1.5 years age was presented with a complaint of accidentalengulfing of a rubber tube, being used for feeding by owner. Patient revealed no symptoms of choke, but radiographshowed right lateral displacement of trachea due to presence of foreign body in mid-oesophagus. This article representsthe successful surgical removal of foreign body via oesophagotomy in Indian ring-neck parakeet.