Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nonsutured Hotz-Celsus technique performed by CO2 laser in two dogs and two cats.
- Journal:
- Veterinary ophthalmology
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Serrano, Carolina & Rodríguez, José
- Affiliation:
- University of Zaragoza · Spain
Plain-English summary
A new surgical method called the modified Hotz-Celsus technique was used on two dogs and two cats to treat a condition known as entropion, where the eyelids roll inward. This surgery was performed with a CO2 laser, which helps reduce bleeding and shortens the time the pet needs to be under anesthesia. Instead of stitching the wound, it was left to heal on its own, and there were no complications. Overall, this approach proved to be a successful and safe option for treating entropion.
Abstract
It is described a new version of modified Hotz-Celsus technique performed in four patients, two cats and two dogs. The surgery was carried out using CO(2) laser in order to avoid bleeding and decrease the anesthetic time. Besides, the wound created was not sutured and it healed by secondary intention without any complication. As a conclusion, this modification is a successful alternative to treat entropion in a safe and fast way.
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