Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Eye removal and implant surgery results in 20 dogs
By Lin, Chung-Tien et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2007·Department of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical outcome and ocular complications of evisceration and intraocular prosthesis implantation in dogs with end stage glaucoma: a review of 20 cases.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with end-stage glaucoma underwent surgery to remove their painful eyes and replace them with silicone prostheses. After the surgery, some dogs experienced short-term issues like corneal ulcers and infections, but overall, the owners were very happy with the results and the cosmetic appearance of their pets. Most owners reported being satisfied with the outcome, and only a few dogs needed ongoing treatment for dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca). With proper care, this surgery proved to be a safe option for dogs suffering from severe glaucoma.
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Abstract
Surgical outcome and complications following evisceration and implantation of intraocular silicone prosthesis (ISP) in 20 canine eyes with end-stage glaucoma were analyzed, including clinical signs, complications, cosmetic appearance, and owners' responses. The mean postoperative follow-up time was 312 days. Major short-term surgical complications were central corneal ulceration (6/20) and infections (3/20), while long-term complication was keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) (2/20). All patient owners (100%) showed satisfied with the surgical outcome and postoperative cosmetic effect including 85% of the owners gave an excellent or good rating of satisfaction. No more medication needed for long term control except the KCS cases. With careful case selection and post-operative care, evisceration with ISP implantation proves a good and safe surgical procedure with minimal complications for end stage glaucoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17827894/