SURGICAL RECONSTRUCTION OF SEVERE CICATRICIAL ECTROPION IN A PUPPY

Authors
HAMILTON HL MCLAUGHLIN SA WHITLEY RD SWAIM SF
Citation
Hl. Hamilton et al., SURGICAL RECONSTRUCTION OF SEVERE CICATRICIAL ECTROPION IN A PUPPY, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 34(3), 1998, pp. 212-218
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association → ACNP
ISSN journal
05872871
Volume
34
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
212 - 218
Database
ISI
SICI code
0587-2871(1998)34:3<212:SROSCE>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
A three-month-old chow chow mixed-breed puppy was presented with sever e cicatricial ectropion of the upper eyelids after being burned malici ously. The burn wounds healed by second intention with contracture, ca using eversion, elevation, and immobilization of the upper eyelids. Th e puppy was unable to blink or close the upper eyelids due to cicatrix (i.e., scar) formation. Surgical repair using tissue-relaxing procedu res was successful in reducing corneal exposure and improving the pupp y's appearance.