Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment for stubborn corneal ulcers in dogs and cats
By Bromberg, Nancy M·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2002·Eye Clinic for Animals, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive for treatment of refractory corneal ulceration.
Plain-English summary
A group of 17 dogs and one cat with stubborn corneal ulcers (sores on the eye surface) were treated with a special tissue adhesive called isobutyl cyanoacrylate. These ulcers had been present for 2 weeks to 7 months before the pets were referred for treatment. The adhesive was applied with minimal sedation, and while it caused some mild discomfort for a few days, the ulcers healed well within about three weeks. This method proved to be a simple and safe option for treating these difficult eye problems.
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Abstract
Isobutyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive (BCTA) was used in the treatment of refractory superficial corneal ulcers in 17 dogs, one cat, and one rabbit, present 2 weeks to 7 months (mean 6.8 weeks +/- 6.1) prior to referral. Little to no sedation was required in the majority of cases, with only topical anesthetic applied prior to debridement and BCTA application. The presence of the tissue adhesive caused mild discomfort for several days after application, as reported by the owners. The ulcers healed, and the tissue adhesive sloughed in approximately 3 weeks (+/- 1 week). Mild neovascularization of the cornea resolved with topical corticosteroids. The use of BCTA offers a simple, safe and noninvasive treatment for refractory corneal ulcers.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11940249/