Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical repair of severe eyelid scarring in a puppy
By Hamilton, H L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1998·Department of Small Animal Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical reconstruction of severe cicatricial ectropion in a puppy.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A three-month-old chow chow mix puppy had severe eyelid problems after being burned, which caused the upper eyelids to turn outward and made it impossible for him to blink. This condition, known as cicatricial ectropion, left his eyes exposed and at risk for injury. The veterinarian performed surgery to repair the eyelids, which successfully reduced the exposure of his cornea and improved his appearance. After the procedure, the puppy was able to blink again, helping to protect his eyes.
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Abstract
A three-month-old chow chow mixed-breed puppy was presented with severe cicatricial ectropion of the upper eyelids after being burned maliciously. The burn wounds healed by second intention with contracture, causing eversion, elevation, and immobilization of the upper eyelids. The puppy was unable to blink or close the upper eyelids due to cicatrix (i.e., scar) formation. Surgical repair using tissue-relaxing procedures was successful in reducing corneal exposure and improving the puppy's appearance.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9590449/