title: Temporary tarsorrhaphy in the rat.
abstract: Temporarily suturing the eyelids together may be necessary in certain studies where corneal dryness or ulceration may appear as secondary complications to experimental manipulation. This column describes the surgical technique of tarsorrhaphy in general, and details its use in the rat.
authors.forename: Cyndi
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary; D051381:Rats; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*