Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eyelid reconstruction after tumor removal in a Persian cat
By Hagard, G M·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2005·RSPCA Harmsworth Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Eyelid reconstruction using a split eyelid flap after excision of a palpebral tumour in a Persian cat.
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Plain-English summary
A Persian cat had a tumor removed from its upper eyelid, which left a gap that needed to be fixed. The veterinarian used a special technique called a split eyelid flap to reconstruct the eyelid, which is known for creating a smooth, hairless edge. This method was adapted from a technique used in dogs to better suit the cat's unique eye structure and the extent of the surgery. The outcome was successful, restoring the cat's eyelid appearance and function.
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Abstract
This case report documents the use in a cat of a method of palpebral reconstruction previously only described in a series of dogs. A split eyelid flap was used to reconstruct a deficit created by the removal of an apocrine adenoma of the paratrichial sweat gland on the upper lid. This particular technique was chosen over other methods because of its ability to create a smooth hairless eyelid margin. The method previously described in dogs was modified in the present case to address both the fact that the resection was more extensive and the difference in periocular anatomy in the cat.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16119058/