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. 2016 Aug 29;19(3):871–900. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2016.04.008

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Fig. 16 — Treatment of prolapse of cheek pouches in 2 Russian hamsters. Repositioning of the prolapse in a Phodopus campbelli (A–C) and amputation in a Phodopus sungorus (D, E). (A) Prolapse of the left cheek pouch. (B) The prolapse is reduced using a cotton-tip applicator lubricated with lidocaine gel. (C) A percutaneous, nonabsorbable suture prevents the relapse. (D) Amputation of the cheek pouch is indicated. (E) Suture of the mucosa with absorbable suture.

(Courtesy of Vittorio Capello, DVM, Milano, Italy; with permission.)