Coronal rhytidectomy in conjunction with deep plane walking sutures, modified Hotz-Celsus and lateral canthoplasty procedure in a dog with excessive brow droop.
This case report describes a unique technique of rhytidectomy in a Bloodhound to repair excessive brow folding and droop complicating underlying entropion. This case posed specific challenges due to the loose fascial plane connective tissue. A large circular area of coronal skin was excised, followed by placement of deep plane walking fixation sutures for cosmetic realignment and to alleviate brow droop. In addition, a modified Hotz-Celsus procedure and lateral canthoplasty were performed to address the primary entropion. The coronal rhytidectomy was considered a successful approach to repair excessive brow droop in this Bloodhound.
Veterinary Eye Specialists, Inc., 600 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. docmccallum@yahoo.com
Patrick
P
McCallum
Jennifer
J
Welser
D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D010375:Pedigree; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000662:veterinary*