Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog eye injury repaired with fascia lata graft for healing
By Grundon, Rachael A et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2011·Animal Eye Care, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Repair of a scleral defect with an autogenous fascia lata graft in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with a traumatic eye injury had a rupture in the white part of the eye (sclera) that caused part of the inner eye (uvea) to bulge out. The veterinarian used a piece of tissue from the dog's own leg (fascia lata) to repair the damage. This treatment not only fixed the bulging but also helped the eye regain its normal shape and strength. The dog healed quickly and ended up with a comfortable, fully functional eye that looked much better.
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Abstract
A case of a traumatic scleral rupture with uveal herniation in a dog was treated with an autogenous fascia lata graft. Placement of the graft resolved the uveal prolapse and resulted in return of strength and a more normal structure. Fascia lata appears to be an effective scaffolding graft for the repair of scleral defects. It is cheap, easily harvested and large grafts may be obtained. Healing was rapid and the end result was a cosmetic, comfortable, fully functional eye.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21733070/