A simplified surgical technique for correction of orbital adipose prolapse in the horse |
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Authors: | B. C. Foote A. Beccar‐Varela S. Carastro |
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Affiliation: | 1. Reid and Associates Equine Clinic, , Loxahatchee, Florida, USA;2. Animal Eye Specialty Clinic, , West Palm Beach, Florida, USA |
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Abstract: | A Quarter Horse gelding underwent standing surgical correction of an orbital adipose prolapse through a subconjunctival approach removing the prolapsed fat without use of electrocautery or closure of the conjunctiva. This technique provided an acceptable long‐term cosmetic outcome. There was no recurrence of orbital adipose prolapse up to 15 months post operatively. The surgical procedure performed in this case is a simple technique, which could be performed in the field under sedation and local anaesthesia. |
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Keywords: | horse orbital adipose fat prolapse ophthalmology surgery |
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