Utilization of Enbucrylate adhesive in the treatment of a corneal ulcer in a horse / Utilization of Enbucrylate adhesive in the treatment of a corneal ulcer in a horse

Background: Ulcerative keratitis is a common condition in horses, and may leading to vision loss. The high incidence of corneal ulceration in horses is a consequence of several factors, including the large, prominent, laterally positioned eyes, naturally aggressive physical activity, and ubiquitous exposure to bacterial and fungal pathogens. Many surgical techniques have been proposed for the repair of corneal perforation, including conjunctival fl aps, keratoplastic procedures, xenografts and biological grafts. In addition, cyanoacrylate adhesives may be used for the treatment of corneal ulcers up to 3 mm in diameter. Cyanoacrylate adhesives have been used to treat small partial corneal lacerations, descemetoceles, deep stromal corneal ulcers, and recurrent corneal erosions, in both human and veterinary ophthalmology. These adhesives allow not only corneal re-epithelialization, with complete sloughing of the glue, but also negative fluorescein retention. In this report, we describe a case of a deep corneal ulcer in a horse that was treated successfully with cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive.Case: A two-month-old female Quarter Horse was referred to the Ophthalmology Section of the Veterinary Clinics Hospital of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, presenting a deep corneal ulcer. The ophthalmic examination revealed ocular discomfort, epiph

Background: Ulcerative keratitis is a common condition in horses, and may leading to vision loss. The high incidence of corneal ulceration in horses is a consequence of several factors, including the large, prominent, laterally positioned eyes, naturally aggressive physical activity, and ubiquitous exposure to bacterial and fungal pathogens. Many surgical techniques have been proposed for the repair of corneal perforation, including conjunctival fl aps, keratoplastic procedures, xenografts and biological grafts. In addition, cyanoacrylate adhesives may be used for the treatment of corneal ulcers up to 3 mm in diameter. Cyanoacrylate adhesives have been used to treat small partial corneal lacerations, descemetoceles, deep stromal corneal ulcers, and recurrent corneal erosions, in both human and veterinary ophthalmology. These adhesives allow not only corneal re-epithelialization, with complete sloughing of the glue, but also negative fluorescein retention. In this report, we describe a case of a deep corneal ulcer in a horse that was treated successfully with cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive.Case: A two-month-old female Quarter Horse was referred to the Ophthalmology Section of the Veterinary Clinics Hospital of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, presenting a deep corneal ulcer. The ophthalmic examination revealed ocular discomfort, epiph

Utilization of Enbucrylate adhesive in the treatment of a corneal ulcer in a horse / Utilization of Enbucrylate adhesive in the treatment of a corneal ulcer in a horse

Background: Ulcerative keratitis is a common condition in horses, and may leading to vision loss. The high incidence of corneal ulceration in horses is a consequence of several factors, including the large, prominent, laterally positioned eyes, naturally aggressive physical activity, and ubiquitous exposure to bacterial and fungal pathogens. Many surgical techniques have been proposed for the repair of corneal perforation, including conjunctival fl aps, keratoplastic procedures, xenografts and biological grafts. In addition, cyanoacrylate adhesives may be used for the treatment of corneal ulcers up to 3 mm in diameter. Cyanoacrylate adhesives have been used to treat small partial corneal lacerations, descemetoceles, deep stromal corneal ulcers, and recurrent corneal erosions, in both human and veterinary ophthalmology. These adhesives allow not only corneal re-epithelialization, with complete sloughing of the glue, but also negative fluorescein retention. In this report, we describe a case of a deep corneal ulcer in a horse that was treated successfully with cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive.Case: A two-month-old female Quarter Horse was referred to the Ophthalmology Section of the Veterinary Clinics Hospital of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, presenting a deep corneal ulcer. The ophthalmic examination revealed ocular discomfort, epiph

Background: Ulcerative keratitis is a common condition in horses, and may leading to vision loss. The high incidence of corneal ulceration in horses is a consequence of several factors, including the large, prominent, laterally positioned eyes, naturally aggressive physical activity, and ubiquitous exposure to bacterial and fungal pathogens. Many surgical techniques have been proposed for the repair of corneal perforation, including conjunctival fl aps, keratoplastic procedures, xenografts and biological grafts. In addition, cyanoacrylate adhesives may be used for the treatment of corneal ulcers up to 3 mm in diameter. Cyanoacrylate adhesives have been used to treat small partial corneal lacerations, descemetoceles, deep stromal corneal ulcers, and recurrent corneal erosions, in both human and veterinary ophthalmology. These adhesives allow not only corneal re-epithelialization, with complete sloughing of the glue, but also negative fluorescein retention. In this report, we describe a case of a deep corneal ulcer in a horse that was treated successfully with cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive.Case: A two-month-old female Quarter Horse was referred to the Ophthalmology Section of the Veterinary Clinics Hospital of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil, presenting a deep corneal ulcer. The ophthalmic examination revealed ocular discomfort, epiph

Síndrome do cão tremedor

Background:  :  :  : The Shaker Dog Syndrome manifests itself as generalized tremors that usually affect the head and body of the patient. The tremors increase with movement and decrease at rest, and it may cease during sleep. The disorder develops mostly in 1-year to 5-year-old animals weighing below 15 kg. The diagnosis is based on the exclusion of other possible causes of tremors and a positive response to treatment with corticosteroids. The treatment consists of immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids and it can be associated to decreasing diazepam doses during 8 to 12 weeks. Literature data are very rare and cannot be found in Brazil. Consequently, this study aimed at describing a Shaker Dog Syndrome case that is responsive to corticosteroids. Case: A 2-year-old mongrel female dog, weighting 7.5 kg, was referred to the Hospital de Clínicas Veterinárias da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, presenting generalized tremors for 5 days, which would cease during sleep. In the neurological examination, the cranial nerve exam and the test for postural reactions were considered normal. The hematological and biochemical profile did not show alterations. The cervical spine radiography did not display bone alterations. A density of 1.016 was observed at the physical examination of the cerebrospinal fluid. The chemical examination revealed a glucose level of 100 mg/dL, negat

Síndrome do cão tremedor

Background:  :  :  : The Shaker Dog Syndrome manifests itself as generalized tremors that usually affect the head and body of the patient. The tremors increase with movement and decrease at rest, and it may cease during sleep. The disorder develops mostly in 1-year to 5-year-old animals weighing below 15 kg. The diagnosis is based on the exclusion of other possible causes of tremors and a positive response to treatment with corticosteroids. The treatment consists of immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids and it can be associated to decreasing diazepam doses during 8 to 12 weeks. Literature data are very rare and cannot be found in Brazil. Consequently, this study aimed at describing a Shaker Dog Syndrome case that is responsive to corticosteroids. Case: A 2-year-old mongrel female dog, weighting 7.5 kg, was referred to the Hospital de Clínicas Veterinárias da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, presenting generalized tremors for 5 days, which would cease during sleep. In the neurological examination, the cranial nerve exam and the test for postural reactions were considered normal. The hematological and biochemical profile did not show alterations. The cervical spine radiography did not display bone alterations. A density of 1.016 was observed at the physical examination of the cerebrospinal fluid. The chemical examination revealed a glucose level of 100 mg/dL, negat

Reparação de perfuração ocular em um cão usando pericárdio homólogo preservado em glicerina

As lesões de córnea ocorrem frequentemente em cães. Várias técnicas cirúrgicas são propostas para reparar perfuração de córnea, incluindo flapes conjuntivais, ceratoplastias, enxertos corneanos e implantes biológicos. Um caso de perfuração ocular em um cão tratado com pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina é apresentado. Oito anos de idade, macho, Pit Bull foi encaminhado ao Serviço de Oftalmologia do Hospital de Clínicas Veterinárias da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) com 12 horas de perfuração corneana. O exame oftálmico revelou desconforto ocular, epífora, hiperemia conjuntival e perfuração corneana central com 5mm no olho direito. A correção cirúrgica foi realizada utilizando pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina. O uso de pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina foi efetivo na reparação do defeito corneano, preservando as funções e a anatomia oculares.

Reparação de perfuração ocular em um cão usando pericárdio homólogo preservado em glicerina

As lesões de córnea ocorrem frequentemente em cães. Várias técnicas cirúrgicas são propostas para reparar perfuração de córnea, incluindo flapes conjuntivais, ceratoplastias, enxertos corneanos e implantes biológicos. Um caso de perfuração ocular em um cão tratado com pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina é apresentado. Oito anos de idade, macho, Pit Bull foi encaminhado ao Serviço de Oftalmologia do Hospital de Clínicas Veterinárias da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) com 12 horas de perfuração corneana. O exame oftálmico revelou desconforto ocular, epífora, hiperemia conjuntival e perfuração corneana central com 5mm no olho direito. A correção cirúrgica foi realizada utilizando pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina. O uso de pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina foi efetivo na reparação do defeito corneano, preservando as funções e a anatomia oculares.

Reparação de perfuração ocular em um cão usando pericárdio homólogo preservado em glicerina

As lesões de córnea ocorrem frequentemente em cães. Várias técnicas cirúrgicas são propostas para reparar perfuração de córnea, incluindo flapes conjuntivais, ceratoplastias, enxertos corneanos e implantes biológicos. Um caso de perfuração ocular em um cão tratado com pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina é apresentado. Oito anos de idade, macho, Pit Bull foi encaminhado ao Serviço de Oftalmologia do Hospital de Clínicas Veterinárias da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) com 12 horas de perfuração corneana. O exame oftálmico revelou desconforto ocular, epífora, hiperemia conjuntival e perfuração corneana central com 5mm no olho direito. A correção cirúrgica foi realizada utilizando pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina. O uso de pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina foi efetivo na reparação do defeito corneano, preservando as funções e a anatomia oculares.

Reparação de perfuração ocular em um cão usando pericárdio homólogo preservado em glicerina

As lesões de córnea ocorrem frequentemente em cães. Várias técnicas cirúrgicas são propostas para reparar perfuração de córnea, incluindo flapes conjuntivais, ceratoplastias, enxertos corneanos e implantes biológicos. Um caso de perfuração ocular em um cão tratado com pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina é apresentado. Oito anos de idade, macho, Pit Bull foi encaminhado ao Serviço de Oftalmologia do Hospital de Clínicas Veterinárias da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) com 12 horas de perfuração corneana. O exame oftálmico revelou desconforto ocular, epífora, hiperemia conjuntival e perfuração corneana central com 5mm no olho direito. A correção cirúrgica foi realizada utilizando pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina. O uso de pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina foi efetivo na reparação do defeito corneano, preservando as funções e a anatomia oculares.

Reparação de perfuração ocular em um cão usando pericárdio homólogo preservado em glicerina

As lesões de córnea ocorrem frequentemente em cães. Várias técnicas cirúrgicas são propostas para reparar perfuração de córnea, incluindo flapes conjuntivais, ceratoplastias, enxertos corneanos e implantes biológicos. Um caso de perfuração ocular em um cão tratado com pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina é apresentado. Oito anos de idade, macho, Pit Bull foi encaminhado ao Serviço de Oftalmologia do Hospital de Clínicas Veterinárias da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) com 12 horas de perfuração corneana. O exame oftálmico revelou desconforto ocular, epífora, hiperemia conjuntival e perfuração corneana central com 5mm no olho direito. A correção cirúrgica foi realizada utilizando pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina. O uso de pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina foi efetivo na reparação do defeito corneano, preservando as funções e a anatomia oculares.

Reparação de perfuração ocular em um cão usando pericárdio homólogo preservado em glicerina

As lesões de córnea ocorrem frequentemente em cães. Várias técnicas cirúrgicas são propostas para reparar perfuração de córnea, incluindo flapes conjuntivais, ceratoplastias, enxertos corneanos e implantes biológicos. Um caso de perfuração ocular em um cão tratado com pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina é apresentado. Oito anos de idade, macho, Pit Bull foi encaminhado ao Serviço de Oftalmologia do Hospital de Clínicas Veterinárias da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) com 12 horas de perfuração corneana. O exame oftálmico revelou desconforto ocular, epífora, hiperemia conjuntival e perfuração corneana central com 5mm no olho direito. A correção cirúrgica foi realizada utilizando pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina. O uso de pericárdio homólogo conservado em glicerina foi efetivo na reparação do defeito corneano, preservando as funções e a anatomia oculares.