Surgical correction of periocular fat pad hypertrophy in pot-bellied pigs.
OBJECTIVE
To report surgical correction of hypertrophic periocular fat pads that cause loss of vision and behavioral changes in pot-bellied pigs.


METHODS
A retrospective study.


METHODS
Nine Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs.


METHODS
Medical records of nine pot-bellied pigs admitted between 1994 and 1997 for loss of vision associated with hypertrophied periocular fat accumulations were reviewed. Outcome was assessed by contacting owners 4 months to 5 years after surgery.


RESULTS
The most common clinical signs were related to impaired vision and included periocular dermatitis, lethargy, and aggressive behavior. Surgical removal of redundant periorbital fat and skin resulted in marked improvement in vision and behavior in all pigs. Overall client satisfaction was excellent.
Andrea
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Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616, USA.
George
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D000818:Animals; D019557:Dermatitis, Perioral / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013552:Swine / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D015354:Vision, Low / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*