Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to fix eyelid drooping from scarring in two dogs
By Donaldson, David et al.·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2005·Comparative Ophthalmology Unit, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical management of cicatricial ectropion following scarring dermatopathies in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs with severe skin conditions developed a problem called cicatricial ectropion, where the eyelids turn outward due to scarring. One dog had a condition called idiopathic sterile pyogranuloma and was treated with medication to suppress the immune system. The other dog had demodicosis, a skin mite infection, which was treated with medication to kill the mites. After addressing their skin issues, both dogs underwent a surgical procedure to correct the eyelid position, which improved their eyelid function and protected their eyes better.
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Abstract
Two dogs were presented with severe dermatopathies leading to cicatricial ectropion and severe surface ocular pathology. In one case, idiopathic sterile pyogranuloma was diagnosed on histopathology and managed with systemic immunosuppressive therapy. In the second case, demodicosis was diagnosed on skin scrapings and successfully treated with acaricidal medication. Following control of the underlying dermatopathies, both cases developed cicatricial ectropion as a result of scarring and contracture of eyelid tissue. Wharton-Jones (V-Y) blepharoplasties were performed on the affected eyelids and resulted in improved eyelid function and reduced corneal exposure in both cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16178849/