Open AccessTreatment of deep corneal ulcers with porcine small intestinal submusosa using a modified surgical technique in dogs
Author(s) -
Steinmetz Andrea,
Theyse Lars F.H.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3661
Subject(s) - medicine , corneal ulcer , eyelid , cornea , surgery , ophthalmology
Treatment of deep corneal ulcers using small intestinal submucosa (SIS) without corneal sutures in combination with a third eyelid flap seems a promising technical modification. Advantages are a reduction in surgery time and no additional damage of healthy corneal tissue.