Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with droopy brow and eye fold surgery to fix it
By McCallum, Patrick & Welser, Jennifer·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2004·Veterinary Eye Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Coronal rhytidectomy in conjunction with deep plane walking sutures, modified Hotz-Celsus and lateral canthoplasty procedure in a dog with excessive brow droop.
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Plain-English summary
A Bloodhound with excessive drooping of the brow was brought in for treatment. The dog's condition was complicated by entropion, where the eyelids roll inward, causing irritation. The veterinarian performed a specialized surgery to remove excess skin and used sutures to realign the brow. They also fixed the entropion to prevent further issues. The surgery was successful, and the dog's brow droop was improved, enhancing both appearance and comfort.
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Abstract
This case report describes a unique technique of rhytidectomy in a Bloodhound to repair excessive brow folding and droop complicating underlying entropion. This case posed specific challenges due to the loose fascial plane connective tissue. A large circular area of coronal skin was excised, followed by placement of deep plane walking fixation sutures for cosmetic realignment and to alleviate brow droop. In addition, a modified Hotz-Celsus procedure and lateral canthoplasty were performed to address the primary entropion. The coronal rhytidectomy was considered a successful approach to repair excessive brow droop in this Bloodhound.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15310299/