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Abstract #19745 Published in IGR 9-4
Surgical outcome and ocular complications of evisceration and intraocular prosthesis implantation in dogs with end stage glaucoma: A review of 20 cases
Lin C-T; Hu C-K; Liu C-H; Yeh L-SJournal of Veterinary Medical Science 2007; 69: 847-850
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 postoperative care, evisceration with ISP implantation proves a good and safe surgical procedure with minimal complications for end stage glaucoma.
Dr. C.-T. Lin, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bio-Resources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan. ctlin@ntu.edu.tw
Classification:
12.20 Other (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment)
