Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Soft X-ray treatment for chronic eye inflammation in dogs
By Allgoewer, Ingrid & Hoecht, Stefan·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2010·Animal Eye Practice, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Radiotherapy for canine chronic superficial keratitis using soft X-rays (15 kV).
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Thirteen dogs with severe chronic superficial keratitis (CSK), which is a painful eye condition that causes corneal damage, were treated with soft X-ray therapy after previous treatments failed. The dogs received soft X-rays under deep sedation, and the treatment showed promising results, improving corneal health with only minor side effects like sensitivity to light and watery eyes. This new approach, especially when combined with a surgical procedure to remove damaged tissue, proved to be a safe and effective option for dogs suffering from this serious eye issue.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of soft X-ray therapy in the treatment of refractory chronic superficial keratitis (CSK). ANIMALS STUDIED: Thirteen dogs with severe CSK, that had been refractory to prior medical and/or surgical therapy were treated with soft X-ray therapy. PROCEDURES: Both corneas of each dog were irradiated with soft X-rays (15 kV), to a total dose of 30 Gy, administered as two fractions over 48-96 h. Treatment was carried out under deep sedation in all dogs. Three dogs were treated by superficial lamellar keratectomy 48 h prior to radiotherapy. Changes in the extent of corneal pigmentation, pigment density and corneal vascularization were documented using a semi-quantitative grading scheme, schematic drawings and clinical photographs. RESULTS: Only minor, transient adverse effects of treatment, such as photophobia, epiphora and blepharitis were noted. Overall the effect of soft X-rays on the course of the keratitis was superior when compared to the effect of Sr-90 irradiation that had been determined in a previous study. CONCLUSION: Soft X-ray irradiation combined with keratectomy is a safe and effective new treatment option for severe and advanced CSK with significant visual impairment due to corneal pathology.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20149171/