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Successful Treatment of Traumatic Pneumothorax in a Korean Water Deer (Hydropotes inermis argyropus)

  • Sangjin Ahn (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Younghye Ro (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Sohwon Bae (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kyuhyoung Shim (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Eunji Jeong (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Joohee Choi (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Woojin Shin (Gangwon Wildlife Medical Rescue Center) ;
  • Sooyoung Choi (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Jong-Taek Kim (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University)
  • Received : 2023.12.01
  • Accepted : 2024.01.29
  • Published : 2024.02.28
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Abstract

This case report documents the rescue, clinical presentation, treatment, and recovery of pneumothorax in a female Korean water deer (Hydropotes inermis argyropus) following a vehicular collision. Severe injuries, including a confirmed rib fracture, prompted an extensive treatment plan. Computed tomography imaging confirmed pneumothorax, particularly in the left lung, necessitating thoracocentesis to alleviate the accumulated air. Post-procedural monitoring demonstrated gradual recovery, with the water deer exhibiting restored appetite after the 2nd day of thoracocentesis. Successful recovery marked by natural pneumothorax resolution allowed for treatment cessation on the 13th day after injury.

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