Case Report: Corneal graft as surgical management for deep corneal ulceration in a horse. Issue 1 (9th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Riera, Màrian Matas; Donaldson, David
• Is Part Of: Companion animal. Volume 18:Issue 1(2013:Jan./Feb.)
• Page Start: 8
• Page End: 10
• Publication Date: 2013-01-09
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Pet medicine -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-3862.2012.00236.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-0889

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>ABSTRACT: </title> <p>An 8‐year‐old pony was diagnosed with a progressive infected deep corneal ulcer affecting the left eye. Despite intensive medical treatment the corneal ulcer deteriorated and surgical intervention was necessary to preserve the globe. A frozen corneal graft was placed under general anaesthesia to repair the corneal defect. The corneal graft healed without complication and the patient regained good vision despite the location and size of the defect.</p> </abstract>