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Surgical correction of periocular fat pads and entropion in a potbellied pig (Sus scrofa)
Author(s) -
Allbaugh Rachel A.,
Davidson Harriet J.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
veterinary ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.594
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1463-5224
pISSN - 1463-5216
DOI - 10.1111/j.1463-5224.2008.00686.x
Subject(s) - entropion , medicine , eyelid , surgery , surgical excision , ophthalmology
A 16‐year‐old Vietnamese potbellied pig was examined because of recurrent ocular discharge and reduced visual ability. Bilateral upper eyelid entropion and impaired vision secondary to periocular fat deposition were diagnosed. Surgical correction with excision of subdermal fat and redundant skin was performed to address both issues. Surgery restored vision and resolved ocular irritation. More than 1 year following surgical therapy the pig is visual and comfortable with no evidence of recurrent fat deposition or entropion.