Journal article
Use of free conjunctival grafts in horses: ten cases
Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.82(4), pp.206-210
2004
Abstract
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of free conjunctival grafts in the treatment of horses with a range of keratopathies. Design: A retrospective clinical study of ten client-owned horses treated at Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital from May 1996 to September 2001. Procedure: The suitability of patients for the surgical procedure was assessed using a slit lamp biomicroscope and by direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy. Surgery was performed with the aid of an operating microscope, under general anaesthesia. A subpalpebral ocular lavage catheter was used for administration of topical atropine and antibiotics postoperatively. Results: In all ten horses the affected globe was saved. In nine of the horses vision in the eye was satisfactory 6 months after surgery, and in one horse the eye was blind. Complications included further corneal ulceration or eyelid abscessation and some loss of sutures, although these did not preclude a successful outcome. Conclusion: Free conjunctival grafts were successful in treating a range of keratopathies in the horse, and the technique offers a number of advantages over other forms of surgical intervention.
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- Title
- Use of free conjunctival grafts in horses: ten cases
- Authors/Creators
- G.R. Alexander (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityZ. Chester (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.82(4), pp.206-210
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Identifiers
- 991005541140407891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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