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Eyelid: entropion surgery

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Introduction

  • Surgical repair of lower eyelid margin inversion.
  • Two techniques are described below:
    • Temporary tacking sutures.
    • Excisional surgery.

Uses

Advantages

  • Effective solution to entropion.

Disadvantages

  • Cost of procedure and post-operative care.

Technical problems

Alternative techniques

  • Penicillin injection into lower eyelid has historically been advocated but this is no longer recommended due to concerns regarding responsible antimicrobial stewardship.

Time required

Preparation

  • 20 min.

Procedure

  • Temporary tacking: 10 min.
  • Surgical excision: 20 min.

Decision taking

Criteria for choosing test

  • Ensure the eye and surrounding skin is free from infection and inflammation is minimal:
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Risk assessment

  • Are the handling facilities or operating facilities adequate and safe for patient and attending personnel?

Requirements

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Preparation

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Technique

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Aftercare

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Outcomes

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed Papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Betbeze C M, Villers M R, Telle M R & Grissett G P (2021) Surgical correction of cicatricial entropion in cattle: two cases. Clin Case Rep 9 (3), 1299-1303 PubMed Wiley.
  • Wilkie D A (1991)  Ophthalmic procedures and surgery in the standing horse.  Vet Clin N A Equine Pract  7  (3), 535-547  PubMed.
  • Daigneault J & George LW (1990) Topically applied benzathine cloxacillin for treatment of experimentally induced infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis. Am J Vet Res 51 (3), 376-80 PubMed.
  • Preister W A (1972)  Congenital ocular defects in cattle, horses, cats, and dogs.  JAVMA  160  (11), 1504-1511  PubMed.