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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology
Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology 3/2010

01-09-2010 | Images in Forensics

Lethal consequences of ingested foreign material in seabirds

Authors: Ella Carapetis, Aaron J. Machado, Roger W. Byard

Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Issue 3/2010

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A pied cormorant (Phalacrocroax varius) was found sleeping on rocks in a coastal region near Adelaide. Examination revealed entanglement by fishing line with superficial wounds to the left leg. The cormorant was also reported to have ingested a number of fishing hooks, however, the exact location of the hooks was not known. In addition, the bird was found to be underweight and shocked. X-ray examination revealed two ingested fishing hooks embedded in the esophagus in the midneck, and in the stomach (Fig. 1). These had caused the cormorant to be unable to extend its neck for diving, feeding and/or flying. Surgical intervention was undertaken. …
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Metadata
Title
Lethal consequences of ingested foreign material in seabirds
Authors
Ella Carapetis
Aaron J. Machado
Roger W. Byard
Publication date
01-09-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Issue 3/2010
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Electronic ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-010-9159-8

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