Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog eye surgery to remove multiple uveal cysts with new method
By Reis, Alysha M & Olivero, Dennis K·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2025·Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialty Practice, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: An alternative surgical technique for removal of multiple uveal cysts in a dog: A case report.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought in for vision changes caused by multiple uveal cysts (fluid-filled sacs in the eye). The veterinarian used a new surgical technique called bimanual irrigation and aspiration to remove the cysts from both eyes. After the surgery, the dog experienced mild inflammation that cleared up within a week, and there were no complications. This method was less invasive than traditional surgeries and allowed for a quicker recovery without the need for stitches or an Elizabethan collar.
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Abstract
Uveal cysts have been reported to cause vision changes in dogs. The objective of this article is to report removing multiple uveal cysts from both eyes of a canine patient using a previously unreported methodology. A bimanual irrigation and aspiration procedure is reported here as an alternative method for managing multiple anterior segment iris cysts in the dog. The results of the surgery were mild postoperative inflammation that resolved within 1 week and no other complications were encountered. Overall, the authors conclude that the procedure was a less invasive alternative to the traditional approaches for removal of multiple uveal cysts including laser rupture of cysts, direct aspiration or removal using coaxial irrigation and aspiration through a standard clear corneal approach to the anterior chamber with or without the aid of viscoelastic floatation. The procedure eliminated the need for sutures, marked activity restrictions, or an Elizabethan collar postoperatively. This is the first report of bimanual irrigation and aspiration for multiple uveal cyst removal in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38662627/