Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 246-258 , October 2008

Clinical Technique: Chelonian Shell Repair

  • Gregory J. Fleming, DVM, Dip. ACZM

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Gregory J. Fleming, DVM, Dip. ACZM, Disney's Animal Kingdom, P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000

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PII: S1557-5063(08)00132-8

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2008.08.001

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 246-258 , October 2008