Virtopsy as a Revolutionary Tool for Cetacean Stranding Programs: Implementation and Management
On top of conventional necropsy, virtopsy (postmortem computed tomography and postmortem magnetic resonance imaging) has been integrated into the Cetacean Stranding Response Programme in Hong Kong since March 2014. To date, 177 out of 240 local stranded cetaceans have been examined by virtopsy. This...
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| author | Henry C. L. Tsui Brian C. W. Kot Brian C. W. Kot Tabris Y. T. Chung Derek K. P. Chan |
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| description | On top of conventional necropsy, virtopsy (postmortem computed tomography and postmortem magnetic resonance imaging) has been integrated into the Cetacean Stranding Response Programme in Hong Kong since March 2014. To date, 177 out of 240 local stranded cetaceans have been examined by virtopsy. This integration has modernised the characterisation and documentation of cetacean biological health and profiles, and causes of death. During this 6-year period, critical pitfalls regarding logistics, carcass recovery, handling, and preservation have been identified. A strategic management scheme is crucial for the successful incorporation of virtopsy into this pioneer programme. This study explains the workflow of the Cetacean Virtopsy Stranding Response Programme in Hong Kong waters. Difficulties encountered are highlighted and practical solutions to address management issues are proposed to consolidate the stranding response network. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9d8961e8c6274aa89ab94e965746bfda2022-12-22T00:55:51ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Marine Science2296-77452020-11-01710.3389/fmars.2020.542015542015Virtopsy as a Revolutionary Tool for Cetacean Stranding Programs: Implementation and ManagementHenry C. L. Tsui0Brian C. W. Kot1Brian C. W. Kot2Tabris Y. T. Chung3Derek K. P. Chan4State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong KongState Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong KongDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong KongState Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong KongSchool of Medical and Health Sciences, Tung Wah College, Kowloon, Hong KongOn top of conventional necropsy, virtopsy (postmortem computed tomography and postmortem magnetic resonance imaging) has been integrated into the Cetacean Stranding Response Programme in Hong Kong since March 2014. To date, 177 out of 240 local stranded cetaceans have been examined by virtopsy. This integration has modernised the characterisation and documentation of cetacean biological health and profiles, and causes of death. During this 6-year period, critical pitfalls regarding logistics, carcass recovery, handling, and preservation have been identified. A strategic management scheme is crucial for the successful incorporation of virtopsy into this pioneer programme. This study explains the workflow of the Cetacean Virtopsy Stranding Response Programme in Hong Kong waters. Difficulties encountered are highlighted and practical solutions to address management issues are proposed to consolidate the stranding response network.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2020.542015/fullpitfallsmanagementcetaceanstrandingvirtopsy |
| spellingShingle | Henry C. L. Tsui Brian C. W. Kot Brian C. W. Kot Tabris Y. T. Chung Derek K. P. Chan Virtopsy as a Revolutionary Tool for Cetacean Stranding Programs: Implementation and Management Frontiers in Marine Science pitfalls management cetacean stranding virtopsy |
| title | Virtopsy as a Revolutionary Tool for Cetacean Stranding Programs: Implementation and Management |
| title_full | Virtopsy as a Revolutionary Tool for Cetacean Stranding Programs: Implementation and Management |
| title_fullStr | Virtopsy as a Revolutionary Tool for Cetacean Stranding Programs: Implementation and Management |
| title_full_unstemmed | Virtopsy as a Revolutionary Tool for Cetacean Stranding Programs: Implementation and Management |
| title_short | Virtopsy as a Revolutionary Tool for Cetacean Stranding Programs: Implementation and Management |
| title_sort | virtopsy as a revolutionary tool for cetacean stranding programs implementation and management |
| topic | pitfalls management cetacean stranding virtopsy |
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