Medial canthoplasty for epiphora in dogs: a retrospective study of 23 cases.
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.
Yi
Na Young
NY
Department of Veterinary Ophthalmology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, San 56-1, Sillim 9-dong, Gwanak-gu, 151-742 Seoul, Korea.
Park
Shin Ae
SA
Jeong
Man Bok
MB
Kim
Min Su
MS
Lim
Ji Hey
JH
Nam
Tchi Chou
TC
Seo
Kangmoon
K
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome