Melting corneal ulcer management in a greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis).
Acute unilateral keratomalacia, probably secondary to trauma, occurred in a greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) transferred between zoologic facilities. Following 2 days of medical treatment, a 360 degrees conjunctival surgical graft was performed. Staphylococcus and yeast were isolated from a perioperative culture of the affected eye and were treated with antimicrobials. There was rapid healing and minimal midcorneal scar formation with peripheral corneal clarity.
Gandolf
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The Wilds, Cumberland, Ohio 43732, USA.
Willis
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AM
Blumer
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Atkinson
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D000818:Animals; D000836:Animals, Zoo; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D010527:Perissodactyla; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000662:veterinary