Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with chronic eye discharge treated by tear duct surgery
By Giuliano, Elizabeth A et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2006·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Dacryocystomaxillorhinostomy for chronic dacryocystitis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female spayed Vizsla was brought in because she had been experiencing eye discharge from her right eye for 7 years. After thorough testing, the vet diagnosed her with chronic dacryocystitis, which is an inflammation of the tear duct system, along with a granuloma (a type of tissue growth). To treat this, the vet performed a surgery called dacryocystomaxillorhinostomy, which helped clear the blockage and promote healing. The surgery was successful, and the dog has been healthy with no eye problems for 3 years since the procedure.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old female spayed Vizsla had intermittent mucoid ocular discharge from the right eye for 7 years. History, clinical findings, imaging studies, and culture and histopathology results confirmed chronic dacryocystitis with granuloma. A dacryocystomaxillorhinostomy was performed to preserve the functional portions of the nasolacrimal system remaining in this patient, as well as to promote healing of the lacrimal sac granuloma and secondary infection. Complete resolution of the clinical abnormalities was achieved, and the dog remains healthy 3 years postoperatively.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16497232/