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8th INTERNATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE AND LIFE CONGRESS, Turkey, 16 - 19 April 2025, (Full Text)
Abstract: Background: Beak fractures and deformities in birds may result from intraspecific or interspecific conflicts, as well as stress-induced flapping behavior in recently captive individuals. While mild to moderate beak fractures can be treated with cyanoacrylate-based adhesives, complex fractures often require surgical intervention. Aim: This case report evaluates the use of allogeneic beak transplantation in a juvenile common buzzard (Buteo buteo) with total beak avulsion. To the best of our knowledge, this method has not been previously reported in this species. Method: The patient underwent transplantation using a beak obtained from a fresh cadaver. Preoperative and postoperative assessments were conducted to evaluate physical and neurological status. Hypochlorous acid was used for antisepsis, and the transplanted beak was stabilized with a tissue adhesive. Results: The procedure was functionally viable, offering an alternative treatment option for severe beak injuries when a suitable donor is available. However, the buzzard’s blindness due to head trauma likely affected its ability to feed and use its beak effectively. Despite intensive postoperative care, the patient was found deceased on postoperative day 8. Discussion and Conclusion: Allogeneic beak transplantation, combined with tissue adhesives, provides a potential option for treating severe beak injuries in birds. Further research into alternative treatment methods may enhance rehabilitation outcomes for affected individuals.