Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Techniques for surgical correction of adnexal disease.
- Journal:
- Clinical techniques in small animal practice
- Year:
- 2001
- Authors:
- Lackner, P A
- Affiliation:
- Animal Medical Center · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This article talks about different surgical techniques that veterinarians can use to treat problems with the eyelids in pets, which can be caused by both inherited issues and those that develop over time. It covers the basic anatomy of the eyelids and explains when certain surgeries are needed, such as fixing eyelid injuries, removing tumors, and correcting conditions where the eyelids turn in or out. The article also mentions how to manage specific eyelid problems like extra eyelashes or a gland that has popped out. Additionally, it includes a list of tools that are helpful for these types of surgeries. Overall, the article aims to guide veterinarians in effectively treating eyelid conditions in pets.
Abstract
The adnexa frequently requires the general practitioner to intervene surgically to manage underlying disease or as an ancillary aid in the management of corneal disease. Both acquired and hereditary disorders are encountered. This article reviews general anatomy and physiology of the eyelids and discusses indications for the more commonly performed surgical procedures and their execution. Procedures include tarsorrhaphy, management of eyelid lacerations, eyelid tumor resection, correction of upper and/or lower lid entropion, ectropion, a medial and lateral canthoplasty, colobomatous syndrome in the cat, management of distichiasis, trichiasis and ectopic ciliae, and reduction of a prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. Finally a surgical pack inventory useful for adnexal surgery is described.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11373827/