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Silver sulfadiazine is commonly used in sea turtle wound care, despite some studies suggesting it may slow healing if overused.

What is a recommended solution for irrigating wounds in sea turtles?

What was Chocolate’s outcome following surgery and recovery?

Sea turtles should be warmed up before initiating antimicrobial treatment, as cold temperatures prevent drug absorption.

A sea turtle with vision in only one eye can still be considered a candidate for release.

The fluid aspirated from Chocolate’s mass was a hemorrhagic exudate.

Intravenous (IV) drug administration is often challenging in debilitated sea turtles due to fragile veins.

What was the final diagnosis of the mass in Chocolate?

The surgical removal of Chocolate’s cyst involved the use of CO2 insufflation.

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