Laparoscopy was the first diagnostic test performed on Chocolate after the abnormal plastron size was noted.

During a laparoscopy, the first two major structures typically visualized are the liver and lungs.

What was a key intraoperative challenge during the removal of the cyst?

How was a green sea turtle’s severe skull fracture stabilized before healing?

Sea turtles require extensive wound debridement before healing can occur, often over multiple sessions.

Shark bite injuries in sea turtles typically do not require wound management.

What initial finding during the pre-release exam led to further investigation in the case of the juvenile green sea turtle, Chocolate?

What was Chocolate’s outcome following surgery and recovery?

Sea turtles with only one eye are considered unreleasable.

Sea turtles have standardized dosage guidelines for pharmaceuticals.