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In the case of ovarian tissue, surgical resection is recommended. An encircling ligature can be placed or a CO2 laser can be used to remove the mass. Further eggs can be milked from the fish by inserting a syringe into the genital pore and exerting gentle "milking" pressure on the fish's abdomen.
Prolapsed intestine or rectum should be reduced if possible, and suture material can be used to anchor the tissue to the vent.
Conservative treatment is also possible and some prolapses reduce on their own if the fish is in otherwise good condition.
A purse-string suture can be placed around the genital pore or the anal pore to prevent further prolapses whilst also allowing the passage of eggs or faeces.
Care should be taken to provide optimum water quality and to avoid unnecessary stress to the fish.
In the case of ovarian tissue, surgical resection is recommended. An encircling ligature can be placed or a CO2 laser can be used to remove the mass. Further eggs can be milked from the fish by inserting a syringe into the genital pore and exerting gentle "milking" pressure on the fish's abdomen.
Prolapsed intestine or rectum should be reduced if possible, and suture material can be used to anchor the tissue to the vent.
Conservative treatment is also possible and some prolapses reduce on their own if the fish is in otherwise good condition.
A purse-string suture can be placed around the genital pore or the anal pore to prevent further prolapses whilst also allowing the passage of eggs or faeces.
Care should be taken to provide optimum water quality and to avoid unnecessary stress to the fish.
