Sand accumulation in the digestive tract of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus): the role of the appendix.
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DOI: 10.1002/jmor.21423
Abstract: We determined location and amount of accumulated sand in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) fed diets containing external (silicate) abrasives. Computed tomographic abdominal images of rabbits (n=44)… read more here.
Keywords: sand; guinea pigs; appendix; sand accumulation ... See more keywords