Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lower eyelid reconstruction surgery success in five cats
By Hunt, Geraldine B·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2006·University Veterinary Centre, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of the lip-to-lid flap for replacement of the lower eyelid in five cats.
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Plain-English summary
Five cats with lower eyelid squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) underwent surgery to reconstruct their eyelids using a technique called a lip-to-lid flap. The surgery was successful, with all cats showing excellent function and no major complications. One cat experienced a minor healing issue that did not affect the eyelid's appearance or function. Unfortunately, one cat was later euthanized due to an unrelated nasal mass, but this did not impact the eyelid surgery's success. Overall, this surgical method provided good results for the cats' eyelid reconstruction.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report outcomes after reconstruction of the lower eyelid following resection of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. ANIMALS: Five cats (6 eyelids). METHODS: Case records were reviewed for breed, sex, surgical findings, complications, and outcome. RESULTS: Six eyelids were reconstructed in 5 cats; functional outcome was excellent. Neither wound breakdown nor flap failure occurred. An area of superficial necrosis occurred in 1 cat; this spared the eyelid margin and healed by secondary intention without any cosmetic or functional effect. One cat was euthanatized 18 months later because of a nasal mass. The relationship between the nasal mass and the previously excised SCC was not established. CONCLUSIONS: Reconstruction of the lower eyelid using a lip-to-lid flap yields satisfactory functional and cosmetic results in cats. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: A lip to lid flap is a successful form of single-stage reconstruction after lower eyelid excision in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16635009/