Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Medial canthoplasty for epiphora in dogs: a retrospective study of 23 cases.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Yi, Na Young et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Ophthalmology · South Korea
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The medical records of 23 dogs that underwent medial canthoplasty for treatment of epiphora were reviewed. The most prevalent breed encountered was the shih tzu. Other affected breeds included the Pekingese, Maltese, toy poodle, and pug. All dogs had epiphora associated with medial canthal trichiasis and/or entropion. Other ocular abnormalities included conjunctivitis, keratitis, pigmentary keratitis, corneal ulceration, globe prolapse, and nasal fold trichiasis. After medial canthoplasty, the epiphora resolved in all dogs.
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