Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Amniotic membrane surgery for eye problems in dogs and cats
By Barros, Paulo S M et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2005·School of Veterinary Medicine, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Amniotic membrane transplantation for the reconstruction of the ocular surface in three cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old female Yorkshire terrier was brought in with severe eye problems, specifically a condition called bullous keratomalacia in her left eye. The veterinarian used a special treatment involving a frozen amniotic membrane graft and a flap from the third eyelid. After 80 days, the dog's eye showed only mild scarring and some new blood vessels, indicating healing. Similarly, a 4-year-old female Siamese cat and a 6-year-old female terrier also received amniotic membrane transplants for their eye issues, with positive healing outcomes. Overall, this treatment appears effective for repairing eye surfaces in pets with serious conditions.
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Abstract
This paper describes the use of amniotic membrane in the reconstructive surgical repair of generalized keratomalacia, ankyloblepharon, and after fibrous histiocytoma removal in two dogs and a cat. Case 1 was an 11-year-old female Yorkshire terrier with severe bullous keratomalacia in the left eye (OS). A frozen canine amniotic membrane graft and a third eyelid flap were applied. At day 80 postoperatively, only a mild scar and corneal vascularization were present. Case 2 was a 4-year-old female Siamese cat with symblepharon of both eyes after rhinotracheitis. Resection of the conjunctiva and frozen canine amniotic membrane transplant were performed. One month later, there was a little corneal scarring and corneal vascularization. Case 3 was a 6-year-old female terrier with a scleral and corneal mass at the 11-12 o'clock position (OS). Resection of the mass and amniotic membrane transplantation were performed. The mass was a fibrous histiocytoma localized to the sclera and cornea. This eye healed with mild conjunctivalization and no pigmentation. Amniotic membrane transplantation can be used as a method of reconstruction of the ocular surface with good repair of the cornea and minimal scarring in small animals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15910372/